The Casbah of Algiers

Nan
1h 37m
1993
10 /10 (1)

Overview

The daily life and tribulations of colorful residents in the millennial popular district of the Casbah of Algiers.

Country : Algeria
Languages : العربية
Released Date: 1993-01-01
Director : Salim Benkadi

Top Billed Cast

Biyouna

Doudja Abdoun

Bahia Rachedi

Farid Kessaissia

Ahmed Kadri (Krikèche)

Abdelmadjid Meskoud

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