Algiers
1938 · Movie · 96 min · ★ 6.3 · 67% critics
A famed thief hides in the maze-like Casbah of Algiers, where local loyalties keep him beyond the reach of French authorities. When a glamorous visitor from Paris awakens old longings and sparks jealousy close to home, the pressure around his safe haven begins to tighten.
Based on Pépé le Moko
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Details
- Years
- 1938
- Release date
- 1938-01-16
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 67/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (46 votes)
- Box office
- $951,801
- Budget
- $691,833
About
You may like this if you enjoy classic romantic crime dramas with smoky atmosphere, doomed longing, and a touch of intrigue, especially if Fallen Angel appeals to you; Not for you if you want fast pacing or a more action-driven story.
Pros: moody Casbah atmosphere; strong lead chemistry; memorable supporting cast | Cons: dialogue-heavy stretches; uneven acting at times; slower pacing
Themes
- jealousy
- based on novel or book
- remake
- thief
- fugitive
- algiers, algeria
- wanted man
- casbah
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1939 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1939 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1939 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1939 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Walter Kingsford
as Chef Inspector Louvain
Paul Harvey
as Commissioner Janvier
Stanley Fields
as Carlos
Johnny Downs
as Pierrot
Directed by John Cromwell