Algiers

Jan 16, 1938

1h 36m

★ 6.2

You've Got A Date With Danger, A Rendezvous With Romance In The Glamorous, Mysterious Algiers . . Make A Date Now !

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Mystery

Romance

Crime

Production Companies

United Artists

Walter Wanger Productions

Algiers Trailers

Cast

Pepe le Moko

Charles Boyer

Gaby

Hedy Lamarr

Ines

Sigrid Gurie

Inspector Slimane

Joseph Calleia

Grandpere

Alan Hale

Regis

Gene Lockhart

Chef Inspector Louvain

Walter Kingsford

Commissioner Janvier

Paul Harvey

Carlos

Stanley Fields

Pierrot

Johnny Downs

Max

Charles D. Brown

Giraux

Robert Greig

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