Rabah Loucif

Rabah Loucif

Rabah Loucif (Arabic: رباح لوصيف), born January 1, 1944, in Chlef, Algeria, under the sign of Capricorn, is a French-Algerian actor. Rabah began his theatrical career in Algeria, winning first prize at the Young Algerian Theater Festival and directing various iconic plays such as Caligula, Montserrat, and The Tales of Djeha, actively participating in the development of Algerian theater through numerous national performances. Based in France since 1958, he has established himself on the French-speaking stage—in theater, film, and television—collaborating with great directors such as Chéreau, Perinetti, Beineix, Boisset, and Audiard. Rabah Loucif has also distinguished himself in notable roles on television: he notably plays "Hassan" in the series Diane, femme flic, "Tariq's Father" in La promesse du feu, "Farflaoui" in Julie Lescaut, and "Mohamed Ben Sala" in "Une famille Formidable". His eclectic filmography includes more than sixty roles in film, television, and short films, combining drama, comedy, and politically charged works, including: R.A.S. (1973), The Lifeguard (1979), Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé (1978), Train d’Enfer (1985), Banzaï (1983), Pentimento (1989), Fruits and Vegetables (1994), Honor of the Tribe (1993), and Shock Waves (2007), A Prophet (2009), 37°2 Le Matin (Betty Blue, 1986), Polisse (2011), Mohamed Dubois (2013), Ramdam (2020), etc. Rabah Loucif remains a familiar face to French and Algerian audiences, recognized for his authenticity, versatility, and artistic commitment to poignant human stories, social dramas, and popular comedies.

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2025

L'Enfant Seul
L'Enfant Seul
Movie - Released: 2/1/2025

2023

Breaking Through
Breaking Through
as Chahid
Movie - Released: 11/27/2023

2021

This Other Winter
This Other Winter
as The old man
Movie - Released: 11/25/2021

2020

Ramdam
Ramdam
as Président
Movie - Released: 5/29/2020

2017

Burning Crimes
Burning Crimes
as Père de Târiq
TV - Released: 5/15/2017

2015

Capitaine Marleau
Capitaine Marleau
as Lyes
TV - Released: 9/15/2015

2013

Harissa mon amour
Harissa mon amour
as Tahar
Movie - Released: 12/4/2013

2011

Polisse
Polisse
as Grocery Store Manager
Movie - Released: 10/6/2011

2009

A Prophet
A Prophet
as Malik's Lawyer
Movie - Released: 8/26/2009

2006

Beur Blanc Rouge
Beur Blanc Rouge
as Le père de Wassila
Movie - Released: 5/17/2006

2000

Speakers of the Truth
Speakers of the Truth
Movie - Released: 4/6/2000

1993

The Honour of the Tribe
The Honour of the Tribe
as Le Facteur
Movie - Released: 1/2/1993

1987

Le Passager du Tassili
Le Passager du Tassili
as Policier
Movie - Released: 8/5/1987

1986

Betty Blue
Betty Blue
Movie - Released: 4/9/1986

1985

Hell Train
Hell Train
as Farid
Movie - Released: 1/9/1985

1983

Banzaï
Banzaï
as Rachid
Movie - Released: 3/23/1983

1980

Movie
C'est encore loin l'Amérique?
as Ahmed
Movie - Released: 1/9/1980

1978

Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived
Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived
as Kamel
Movie - Released: 3/26/1978

1975

Le Bougnoul
Le Bougnoul
as Omar
Movie - Released: 4/23/1975

1973

Nothing to Report
Nothing to Report
as Supplétif Choukir
Movie - Released: 8/15/1973

1971

Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique
Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique
as Amar
Movie - Released: 1/1/1971