December (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, December is a drama film directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Algerian war of independence, one of the FLN's leaders was arrested by the army, which uses the most violent methods to make the prisoners talk. The use of torture poses a case of conscience to a French officer. A play between the field against the field, between the tortured and his torturer, behind a stifling closed door.
Who’s in it. December stars Michel Auclair as Colonel de St-Méran, Sid Ali Kouiret as Si Ahmed, Julien Guiomar as Le général Beaumont and Geneviève Page as Béatrice de St-Mérand, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch December page.
If you liked it. Fans of December tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch December (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for December change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in December?
- December stars Michel Auclair, Sid Ali Kouiret, Julien Guiomar, Geneviève Page and André Thorent.
- When was December released?
- December was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.