Question 1

Why was Lost Command banned in France for over a decade?

Accepted Answer

The movie was banned in France for over 10 years, and subsequent French releases were heavily edited until the full DVD release in 2002.

Question 2

What was historically inaccurate about the battle of Algiers in the film?

Accepted Answer

Historically, the battle of Algiers was made by the 10th Para Division, not a regiment as depicted.

Question 3

Which actor was considered too old for his military role in Lost Command?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Quinn was generally considered too old to play a military role.

Question 4

What was the first American film to openly address the French war in Algeria?

Accepted Answer

Lost Command was the first American movie to openly speak about the French war in Algeria.

Question 5

Who plays the character Captain Philippe Esclavier in Lost Command?

Accepted Answer

Alain Delon plays Captain Philippe Esclavier.

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