Opium and the Stick
L'Opium et le Bâton
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In 1950, in Algeria, in a village in Kabylia, Algerian resistance fighters resisted the French occupation army. Bachir returns to the village to escape the clashes ravaging Algiers. In Thala, he has two brothers, Ali and Belaïd. The first is engaged with the ALN (The National Liberation Army) and fights against the colonizer. His second brother, Belaïd, the eldest, is convinced of a French Algeria. His family torn apart, Bachir decides to join the war and takes sides against the repression of the French army. The French army is trying in vain to turn the population against the insurgents by using disinformation. The more time passes, the more the inhabitants of the village and surrounding areas, oppressed, rally to the cause of the FLN, their houses and their fields will be burned... Adaptation to the cinema of the eponymous novel Opium and the Stick, published in 1965, by Mouloud Mammeri, the film was dubbed into Tamazight (Berber), a first for Algerian cinema.
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About Opium and the Stick
In 1950, in Algeria, in a village in Kabylia, Algerian resistance fighters resisted the French occupation army. Bachir returns to the village to escape the clashes ravaging Algiers. In Thala, he has two brothers, Ali and Belaïd. The first is engaged with the ALN (The National Liberation Army) and fights against the colonizer. His second brother, Belaïd, the eldest, is convinced of a French Algeria. His family torn apart, Bachir decides to join the war and takes sides against the repression of the French army. The French army is trying in vain to turn the population against the insurgents by using disinformation. The more time passes, the more the inhabitants of the village and surrounding areas, oppressed, rally to the cause of the FLN, their houses and their fields will be burned... Adaptation to the cinema of the eponymous novel Opium and the Stick, published in 1965, by Mouloud Mammeri, the film was dubbed into Tamazight (Berber), a first for Algerian cinema. Running 137 minutes.
Opium and the Stick Cast and Characters
The cast features Sid Ali Kouiret (as Ali), Marie-José Nat (as Farroudja), Mustapha Kateb (as Lazrak), Rouiched (as Tayeb), and Jean-Louis Trintignant (as Chaudier). Their performances are a major reason Opium and the Stick has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Opium and the Stick keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Opium and the Stick?
Opium and the Stick runs for 137 minutes (about 2.3 hours).
Is Opium and the Stick good? What's the rating?
Opium and the Stick holds a 7.8/10 rating based on 9 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Opium and the Stick?
The main cast includes Sid Ali Kouiret, Marie-José Nat, Mustapha Kateb, and Rouiched, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Opium and the Stick available in French?
Yes — Opium and the Stick was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Opium and the Stick released?
Opium and the Stick was released in 1970.
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What is Opium and the Stick about?
Opium and the Stick is a Action/Drama film. In 1950, in Algeria, in a village in Kabylia, Algerian resistance fighters resisted the French occupation army. Bachir returns to the village to escape the clashes ravaging Algiers. In Thala, he has two brothers, Ali and Belaïd. The first is engaged with the ALN (The National Liberation Army) and fights against the colonizer. His second brother, Belaïd, the eldest, is convinced of a French Algeria. His family torn apart, Bachir decides to join the war and takes sides against the repression of the French army. The French army is trying in vain to turn the population against the insurgents by using disinformation. The more time passes, the more the inhabitants of the village and surrounding areas, oppressed, rally to the cause of the FLN, their houses and their fields will be burned... Adaptation to the cinema of the eponymous novel Opium and the Stick, published in 1965, by Mouloud Mammeri, the film was dubbed into Tamazight (Berber), a first for Algerian cinema.
When was Opium and the Stick released?
Opium and the Stick was released on September 14, 1970. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. The film was produced by Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC).
Who stars in Opium and the Stick?
Opium and the Stick stars Sid Ali Kouiret, Marie-José Nat, Mustapha Kateb and Rouiched. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
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