Algiers

1938 film directed by John Cromwell

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6.3

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.

Released: 1938-01-1696 minDir: John CromwellDrama, Mystery, Romance, CrimeBudget: $691,833Box office: $951,801

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Cast

Charles Boyer as Pepe le Moko
Hedy Lamarr as Gaby
Sigrid Gurie as Ines
Joseph Calleia as Inspector Slimane
Alan Hale as Grandpere
Gene Lockhart as Regis

Themes

jealousy
based on novel or book
remake
thief
fugitive
algiers, algeria
wanted man
casbah

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Ratings

IMDb

6.6/10

3,341 votes

Year: 1938
Runtime: 96 min
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Rated: Approved
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 1 win & 5 nominations total

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: film
Genre: drama film
Country of origin: United States
Original language: English language
Based on: Pépé le Moko
Director: James M. Cain
Screenwriter: James M. Cain
Cast member: Nina Koshetz
Producer: Walter Wanger
Production company: United Artists
Cinematographer: James Wong Howe
Narrative location: Algeria
Duration: 96
FilmAffinity ID: 858614
Distribution format: video on demand
Image: Algiers 1938 (3).jpg

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Commons category: Algiers (film)
publication date: 1938-01-01
title: Algiers
nominated for: Academy Award for Best Production Design
distributed by: Netflix
color: black-and-white
costume designer: Irene Lentz
film editor: Otho Lovering
capital cost: 691833
box office: 951801
copyright status: public domain

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