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The Olive Trees of Justice

The Olive Trees of Justice

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Drama
📜 Overview: The son of a French colonialist in Algeria returns to Algeria after learning that his father is ill. Memories from childhood return. He also must deal with some problems involving the Algerian fight for independence.
🌏 Languages Available: Arabic , French
📆 Date Released: 1962-06-06
⌚ Running Time: 81 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.3

Beloved Cast

Pierre Prothon original image
Jean / Narrator
Pierre Prothon
Marie Decaître original image
Jean's Mother
Marie Decaître
Jean Pélégri original image
Jean's Father
Jean Pélégri
Huguette Poggi original image
Cousin Louise
Huguette Poggi
Said Achaibou original image
Saïd
Said Achaibou

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