Opium and the Stick
Originally released in 1970. Opium and the Stick is a action/drama film. directed by Ahmed Rachedi. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sid Ali Kouiret, Marie-José Nat, and Mustapha Kateb
Synopsis
In 1950, in Algeria, in a village in Kabylia, Algerian resistance fighters resisted the French occupation army. Bachir returns to the village to escape the clashes ravaging Algiers. In Thala, he has two brothers, Ali and Belaïd. The first is engaged with the ALN (The National Liberation Army) and fights against the colonizer. His second brother, Belaïd, the eldest, is convinced of a French Algeria. His family torn apart, Bachir decides to join the war and takes sides against the repression of the French army. The French army is trying in vain to turn the population against the insurgents by using disinformation. The more time passes, the more the inhabitants of the village and surrounding areas, oppressed, rally to the cause of the FLN, their houses and their fields will be burned... Adaptation to the cinema of the eponymous novel Opium and the Stick, published in 1965, by Mouloud Mammeri, the film was dubbed into Tamazight (Berber), a first for Algerian cinema.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Algeria
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opium and the Stick about?
In 1950, in Algeria, in a village in Kabylia, Algerian resistance fighters resisted the French occupation army. Bachir returns to the village to escape the clashes ravaging Algiers. In Thala, he ha...
Who directed Opium and the Stick?
Opium and the Stick was directed by Ahmed Rachedi.
How long is Opium and the Stick?
Opium and the Stick has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Opium and the Stick released?
Opium and the Stick was released on September 14, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Opium and the Stick?
The main cast of Opium and the Stick includes Sid Ali Kouiret, Marie-José Nat, Mustapha Kateb, Rouiched, Jean-Louis Trintignant.