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Receipt 062

The Battle of Algiers

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  1. 062aWhat Does the Pentagon See in 'Battle of Algiers'?Michael T. Kaufman; The New York Times, September 7, 2003; reproduced by 16 Beaver September 9, 2003; 2003-09-07; Accessed 2026-10-15
  2. 062bThe Battle of Algiers: Bombs and BoomerangsPeter Matthews; The Criterion Collection, Current; 2011-08-09; Accessed 2026-10-15
  3. 062c“Stay close to reality” — Gillo Pontecorvo, director of The Battle of Algiers, speaks to WSWSMaria Esposito; interview with Gillo Pontecorvo; World Socialist Web Site; 2004-06-09; Accessed 2026-10-21