Algiers (1938): Cast & Plot
Algiers is a 1938 mystery drama directed by John Cromwell, starring Joseph Calleia as Inspector Slimane, Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Algiers About?
The premise of Algiers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pepe Le Moko, a notorious French thief, has fled to Algiers and become the de‑facto leader of the sprawling Casbah. French authorities demand his arrest, but the local police, headed by Inspector Slimane, bide their time. While evading capture, Pepe becomes involved with the beautiful Gaby, provoking the jealousy of Inès.
Algiers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pepe le moko character
- cops and robbers
- gentleman bandit
- jewel thief
- watchmen
- french detective
- secret door
- hidden room
- woman wears a veil
- pearl necklace
- older man younger woman romance
- bad boy
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- shot in the stomach
- police informer
- reference to paris
- jealous girlfriend
- gypsy woman
- betrayal
- scorned woman
- arrest
- marrying for money
- shot trying to escape
- muslim call to prayer
- expensive bracelet
- loveless relationship
- romantic rival
- chess the game
- fez
- theft
- warning
- cat
- remade
- casbah
- jealousy
- africa
- orchestral music score
- large map on wall
- paris france
- algiers algeria
- trap
- traitor
- slap
- ship
- romantic rivalry
- police
- murder
- lie
- letter
- jewelry
- informer
Algiers Cast & Characters
Joseph Calleia leads the cast as Inspector Slimane, with Charles Boyer as Pepe le Moko and Hedy Lamarr as Gaby. Directed by John Cromwell; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Cromwell
- Joseph Calleia as Inspector Slimane
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Charles Boyer as Pepe le Moko - Hedy Lamarr as Gaby
- Paul Harvey as Commissioner Janvier
Also Starring in Algiers
· 12 more- Gene Lockhart Regis
- Alan Hale Grandpere
- Sigrid Gurie Ines
- Robert Greig Giraux
- Walter Kingsford Chef Inspector Louvain
- Johnny Downs Pierrot
- Leonid Kinskey L'Arbi
- Charles D. Brown Max
- Stanley Fields Carlos
- Joan Woodbury Aicha
- Claudia Dell Marie
- Nina Koshetz Tania
More from John Cromwell
More films directed by John Cromwell: The Scavengers, The Goddess, The Racket and Caged.
Algiers Plot Summary
What happens in Algiers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pepe le Moko, Charles Boyer is a notorious jewel thief who has escaped from France and made the Casbah, or “native quarter,” of Algeria, his home for two tense years. The Casbah buzzes with life—narrow lanes, open-air markets, and a wary truce between locals and outsiders—yet Pepe moves through it with a suave confidence that makes him both admired and feared. His reputation lends him protection, but it also makes him a target for those who want to claim Pepe as their prize or bring him to justice.
Full summary
The whole story of Algiers, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Algiers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the notorious jewel thief Pepe le Moko?
Algiers Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Casbah” and “Argel”.
- Also known as
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- Casbah
- Argel
- Un'americana nella Casbah
- Алжир
- Αλγέρι
- Argélia
- Alger
- 海角游魂
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pépé le Moko, Casbah and Port Afrique.
Algiers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Algiers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Algiers?
Algiers runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Algiers released?
Algiers was released on January 16, 1938.
Who directed Algiers?
Algiers was directed by John Cromwell.
More films by John Cromwell Who is in the cast of Algiers?
Algiers stars Joseph Calleia as Inspector Slimane, Charles Boyer as Pepe le Moko and Hedy Lamarr as Gaby, among 16 credited actors.
Does Algiers have a post-credit scene?
No. Algiers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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