Algiers (1930) Directed by John Cromwell
Channel: Retro Movies
Date: 22/06/2021

Pepe le Moko is a notorious thief, who, after his last great heist, escaped from France to Algeria. Since his escape, le Moko became a resident and leader of the immense Casbah, or "native quarter", of Algiers. French officials who arrive insisting on Pepe's capture are met with unfazed local detectives, led by Inspector Slimane, who are biding their time. Meanwhile, Pepe begins to feel increasingly trapped in his prison-like stronghold, a feeling which intensifies after meeting the beautiful Gaby, who is visiting from France. His love for Gaby soon arouses the jealousy of Ine, Pepe's Algerian mistress. 


Cast:     


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