A Prophet (2009)
Movie 2h 35m ★ 7.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
A Prophet is a crime and drama movie from 2009. It is directed by Jacques Audiard. The cast includes Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup and Slimane Dazi. The running time is 2h 35m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques AudiardDirector
- Tahar Rahimas Malik El Djebena
- Niels Arestrupas César Luciani
- Slimane Dazias Lattrache
- Gilles Cohenas Prof
- Antoine Basleras Pilicci
- Foued Nassahas Antaro
- Leïla Bekhtias Djamila
- Adel Bencherifas Ryad
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Questions about A Prophet
- What genre is A Prophet?
- A Prophet is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in A Prophet?
- Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Slimane Dazi, Gilles Cohen, Antoine Basler appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Prophet?
- Jacques Audiard directed A Prophet.
- How long is A Prophet?
- A Prophet runs for 2h 35m (155 minutes).
- Is A Prophet worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Prophet?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
