1957, the town of Mostaganem, Algeria: the country is still under French occupation, and repression of the National Liberation Front is at its height. The authorities indulge in torture, intimidation and public executions.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Miloud KhetibIkhlef | Ikhlef |
 Chafia BoudraaLa Vieille | La Vieille |
| NNadia SamirLa compagne de Rubio | La compagne de Rubio |
 Jean BenguiguiFuentès | Fuentès |
| MMohamed HaimourLe policier Ahmed | Le policier Ahmed |
 Jean-Yves GautierRubio | Rubio |
| GGhali MokhtariLe chef des maquisards | Le chef des maquisards |
 Yan BrianLe Colonel | Le Colonel |
 Roland BlancheNot listed | Not listed |
 Pascal AubierNot listed | Not listed |
| CClaude PetitLe Capitaine | Le Capitaine |