Le Rescapé
Synopsis
In a working-class immigrant neighborhood slated for demolition, Jo, the son of Ali, known as the Rescuer from the Algerian war, lives idle and delinquent, committing small assaults to pay for his drugs. One day, while attacking Slim's bar, he is arrested by Ben, a young beur cop torn between his roots and the imperatives of his mission to maintain public order. Giving in to the respect and friendship he feels for Ali, Ben agrees to release his son. But alas, far from calming down, Jo drifts deeper into violence, until the inevitable drama.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Okacha Touita
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Dodet, Miloud Khetib, Okacha Touita
- Original Title
- Le Rescapé
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Okacha Touita
Philippe Dodet, Miloud Khetib, Okacha Touita
Denis Lenoir
Khadicha Bariha
Department Leadership Roster
Okacha Touita
Director
Khadicha Bariha
Editor
Philippe Dodet
Writer
Miloud Khetib
Writer
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
Okacha Touita
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Rescapé
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What is Le Rescapé about?
In a working-class immigrant neighborhood slated for demolition, Jo, the son of Ali, known as the Rescuer from the Algerian war, lives idle and delinquent, committing small assaults to pay for his drugs. One day, while attacking Slim's bar, he is arrested by Ben, a young beur cop torn between his roots and the imperatives of his mission to maintain public order. Giving in to the respect and friendship he feels for Ali, Ben agrees to release his son. But alas, far from calming down, Jo drifts deeper into violence, until the inevitable drama.
Who directed Le Rescapé?
Le Rescapé was directed by Okacha Touita.
Who stars in Le Rescapé?
The principal cast of Le Rescapé includes Miloud Khetib, Najim Laouriga, Sid Ali Kouiret, Mouss Zouheyri, Mustapha El Anka.
When was Le Rescapé released and how long is it?
Le Rescapé was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.