The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama

9.019852h 58mWarActionHistory

The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama (1985) is a war, action film directed by Benamar Bakhti rated 9.0/10.

The story of the film revolves around the epic of Sheikh Bouamama, a leader of the national resistance in Algeria during the French colonial era. The events are taking place in southwestern Algeria. The film also tells about different stages of the resistance, especially about one of the uprisings of the Algerian people, namely "the battle of the sons of Sidi Sheikh Bouamama", in which French General Leuti was appointed to try to suppress and end this resistance.

Released: 1985-01-07

Duration: 2h 58m

Genre: War, Action, History

Country: Algeria

Director: Benamar Bakhti

Writer: Boualem Bessaih

Cast: Athmane Ariouet, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, Ahmed Benaissa, Sissani (Mohamed Djediat), Pierre Belot, Jacques Bouanich

Production: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), Radiodiffusion Télévision Algérienne (RTA)