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Patrol in the East (1971): Cast

Patrol in the East (1971) movie poster

Patrol in the East is a 1971 war drama directed by Amar Laskri, starring Brahim Hadjadj, Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir and Hacène Benzerari. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Patrol in the East (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Amar Laskri
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Patrol in the East About?

The premise of Patrol in the East without spoilers.

The film follows an Algerian National Liberation Army patrol tasked with escorting a captured French soldier toward the Tunisian border. As the guerrillas trek across rugged terrain, their dedication and sacrifice are highlighted. After the unit is decimated, a young peasant assumes command and sees the mission through.

Patrol in the East Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • algeria
  • resistance
  • muslim
  • revolution
  • military
  • algerian history
  • 1950s
  • algerian war
  • freedom
  • battle
  • bombing
  • french colonialism
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  • struggle for independence
  • french algerian war
  • army vs civilians
  • french occupation
  • french army
  • horse
  • helicopter
  • tank
  • air strike
  • mission
  • electric fence
  • minefield
  • machine gun
  • grenade
  • paratrooper
  • french infantry
  • forest
  • algerian woman
  • french soldier
  • soldier
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Cast & crew

Patrol in the East Cast

Brahim Hadjadj leads the cast, with Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir and Hacène Benzerari. Directed by Amar Laskri; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Patrol in the East Also Known As

Also known as “دورية نحو الشرق”.

Also known as
  • دورية نحو الشرق

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FAQ

Patrol in the East FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Patrol in the East, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Patrol in the East?

Patrol in the East runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Patrol in the East released?

Patrol in the East was released on January 2, 1971.

Who directed Patrol in the East?

Patrol in the East was directed by Amar Laskri.

Who is in the cast of Patrol in the East?

Patrol in the East stars Brahim Hadjadj, Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir and Hacène Benzerari, among 5 credited actors.

Does Patrol in the East have a post-credit scene?

No. Patrol in the East has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Patrol in the East in?

The original language of Patrol in the East is Arabic.

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