Ali in Wonderland

Ali in Wonderland

Ali in Wonderland

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Ali in Wonderland

1980

1h 50m

9.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

Ali, an Algerian crane operator, takes with philosophy the bullying suffered by immigrants like him. His existence changes radically the day he wins the lottery.

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Production Companies

Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Djéloul Beghoura

Ali

Djéloul Beghoura

Acting

Saïd Hilmi

Salah

Saïd Hilmi

Acting

Ahmed Snoussi

Ahmed

No Image

Acting

Mustapha El Anka

Unknown Role

Mustapha El Anka

Acting

Corinne Brodbeck

Thérèse

Corinne Brodbeck

Acting

Albert Delpy

Jean-Christophe

Albert Delpy

Acting

Larbi Zekkal

Unknown Role

Larbi Zekkal

Acting

Mustapha Kateb

Unknown Role

Mustapha Kateb

Acting

Donato Bastos

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Henri Poirier

Unknown Role

Henri Poirier

Acting

Andrée Tainsy

Unknown Role

Andrée Tainsy

Acting

Jean Valmont

Unknown Role

Jean Valmont

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