
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 as
- 2023 · Breaking Through as Chahid
- 2021 · This Other Winter as The old man
- 2020 · Ramdam as Président
- 2017 · Burning Crimes as Père de Târiq
- 2015 · Capitaine Marleau as Lyes
- 2013 · Harissa mon amour as Tahar
- 2011 · Polisse as Grocery Store Manager
- 2009 · A Prophet as Malik's Lawyer
- 2006 · Beur Blanc Rouge as Le père de Wassila
- 2000 · Speakers of the Truth as
- 1993 · The Honour of the Tribe as Le Facteur
- 1987 · Le Passager du Tassili as Policier
- 1986 · Betty Blue as
- 1985 · Hell Train as Farid
- 1983 · Banzaï as Rachid
- 1980 · C'est encore loin l'Amérique? as Ahmed
- 1978 · Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived as Kamel
- 1975 · Le Bougnoul as Omar
- 1973 · Nothing to Report as Supplétif Choukir
- 1971 · Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique as Amar