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The King of Algiers(2023)
Status: Released
Date: 2023-05-24
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108 Votes
Time: 1h 32m
Overview:
Omar, better known as Omar the Strawberry, is an old-fashioned bandit. Forced to flee to Algeria, he makes a living out of petty crime, accompanied by his famous sidekick Roger. After decades of ruling the French criminal underworld, they must come to terms with their new life together, which until now has been one of debauchery and violence.
Languages: Arabic, French.
Countries:
Algeria,
France
Budget: $5,490,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The King of Algiers
Top 10 Billed Cast
Reda Kateb
Omar
Benoît Magimel
Roger
Meriem Amiar
Samia
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Omar, better known as Omar the Strawberry, is an old-fashioned bandit. Forced to flee to Algeria, he makes a living out of petty crime, accompanied by his famous sidekick Roger. After decades of ruling the French criminal underworld, they must come to terms with their new life together, which until now has been one of debauchery and violence.
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2023-05-24
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