Algiers( 1938)

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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.

Top Billed Cast

Charles Boyer
Pepe le Moko
Hedy Lamarr
Gaby
Sigrid Gurie
Ines
Joseph Calleia
Inspector Slimane
Alan Hale
Grandpere
Gene Lockhart
Regis
Walter Kingsford
Chef Inspector Louvain
Paul Harvey
Commissioner Janvier
Stanley Fields
Carlos
Johnny Downs
Pierrot
Charles D. Brown
Max
Robert Greig
Giraux
Leonid Kinskey
L'Arbi
Joan Woodbury
Aicha
Nina Koshetz
Tania
Claudia Dell
Marie

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A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Jun 20 2022

This is quite an enjoyable pairing of Charles Boyer ("Pepe") and Hedy Lamarr ("Gaby"). Filmed on location for some of it, Boyer is a jewel thief who arrived in Algeria a few years earlier and governs the Casbah area of the city much like a Mafia Don. The French authorities are determined to bring him to justice and "Slimane" (Joseph Calleia) is just biding his time. He's given quite a helping hand when "Gaby" arrives and "Pepe" falls for her - she reminds him of times gone by in Paris - and also causes quite a stir with his girlfriend "Ines" (Sigrid Gurie). It could certainly be doing with some...