The King of Algiers

The King of Algiers

92 mins | Drama | May 24, 2023

Omar, better known as Omar the Strawberry, is an old-fashioned bandit. Forced to flee to Algeria, he makes a living out of petty crime, accompanied by his famous sidekick Roger. After decades of ruling the French criminal underworld, they must come to terms with their new life together, which until now has been one of debauchery and violence.

The King of Algiers

92 mins | Drama | May 24, 2023

The King of Algiers
Omar, better known as Omar the Strawberry, is an old-fashioned bandit. Forced to flee to Algeria, he makes a living out of petty crime, accompanied by his famous sidekick Roger. After decades of ruling the French criminal underworld, they must come to terms with their new life together, which until now has been one of debauchery and violence.
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers France 2 Cinéma, Iconoclast Films, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions
Original title Omar la fraise
Directors Elias Belkeddar
Writers Elias Belkeddar, Jérôme Pierrat

Cast

Reda Kateb

as Omar

Benoît Magimel

as Roger