Fort Algiers (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1953, Fort Algiers is an adventure and war film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 78 minutes. “Excitement Runs High...Young Blood Runs Hot...in Algiers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In northwest Africa, a tribal leader tries to stir up a rebellion against the ruling powers.
Who’s in it. Fort Algiers stars Yvonne De Carlo as Yvette, Raymond Burr as Amir, Carlos Thompson as Jeff and Leif Erickson as Kalmani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Fort Algiers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fort Algiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fort Algiers tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fort Algiers (1953)?
- In US, Fort Algiers is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fort Algiers worth watching?
- Fort Algiers holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fort Algiers?
- Fort Algiers stars Yvonne De Carlo, Raymond Burr, Carlos Thompson, Leif Erickson and Anthony Caruso.
- When was Fort Algiers released?
- Fort Algiers was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.