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Patrol in the East

Name: Patrol in the East
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1971-01-02
Cast: Hacène Benzerari, Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir, Brahim Hadjadj, Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine), Abdelhamid Habati

1971 | 115 min | War, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Tailor-made for anyone interested in what war does to people and war-film fans. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Shelve it next to Inglourious Basterds or The Longest Day.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off: It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

The film traces the story of a patrol of the Algerian National Liberation Army (ALN), whose mission is to transport a prisoner French soldier to the Tunisian border. Through the march of this group of guerrillas we witness the spirit of sacrifice and combativeness of these men from the people. The patrol will be decimated, but a young peasant will take over and complete the mission.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
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AudiencesNot counted
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AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew

Directed by Amar Laskri

Hacène Benzerari
Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir
Brahim Hadjadj
Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine)
Abdelhamid Habati
Hamdi Mohamed