The Olive Trees of Justice

The Olive Trees of Justice (1962)

June 6th, 19621h 21min

Drama
73%

Overview

The son of a French colonialist in Algeria returns to Algeria after learning that his father is ill. Memories from childhood return. He also must deal with some problems involving the Algerian fight for independence.


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