Algiers (1938)
1938 · Feature film · 99 min · dir. John Cromwell
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- Drama
- Romance
Synopsis
Pepe Le Moko is a notorious thief, who escaped from France. Since his escape, Moko has become a resident and leader of the immense Casbah of Algiers. French officials arrive insisting on Pepe's capture are met with unfazed local detectives, led by Inspector Slimane, who are biding their time. Meanwhile, Pepe meets the beautiful Gaby, which arouses the jealousy of Ines.
Synopsis from TMDb
Details
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Writer
- John Howard Lawson
- Composer
- Vincent Scotto
- Cinematography
- James Wong Howe
- Studio
- United Artists, Walter Wanger Productions
- Released
- 1938-01-16
- Running time
- 99 minutes
Cast & crew
John Cromwell Director
Gino Corrado
Armand Kaliz
Robert Greig
Paul Harvey
Nina Koshetz
Walter Kingsford
Luana Walters
Stanley Fields
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★★ · The Movie Algiers · samspins · 2014-03-25
Algiers is a better than average movie from the 1930s. Set in French controlled Algeria, the movie depicts life in the part of the Algerian city of Algiers known as the Kasbah. Kasbah is home to Indians (Gypsy's or Egyptians), Chinese, blacks, Hebrews and is bothersome to the French who are searching for a person of interest. They have a difficult time apprehending the fugitive (Charles Boyer) who uses the Kasbah to avoid capture. A woman (Hedy Lamarr) interest of the fugitive (Charles Boyer), warns him to stay within the Kasbah. She (Hedy Lamarr) knows the French are on the prowl for him. He…
