Sidi-Bel-Abbès (1954)
Directed by Jean Alden-Delos

Drama

Film Synopsis

A former surgeon, Alain enlists in the Foreign Legion and is sent to North Africa.  Here, he wins the confidence of a local crime boss, who places in his trust the young Kadidja, who becomes his mistress.   When Alain performs a life-saving operation on his son, the boss shows his gratitude by siding with the French during a rebel uprising.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean Alden-Delos
  • Script: Jean Alden-Delos
  • Cinematographer: Jean Isnard
  • Cast: Raymond Cordy (Caporal Génicot), Leila Farida (Kadidja), Roland Toutain (Capitaine Marsaillan), Marc Valbel (Alain), Marco Villa (Le caïd Ben Hadj), Philippe Grey, Guy Henry, Yves-Marie Maurin, Gina Miraglia, Philippe Richard, Noël Roquevert, Robert Tenton
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 90 min

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