United States / Jul 13, 1938 / Los Angeles, California
You've Got A Date With Danger, A Rendezvous With Romance In The Glamorous, Mysterious Algiers... Make A Date Now!
1h 36min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Genres
DramaMysteryRomanceCrime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Algiers |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | United Artists, Walter Wanger Productions |
| Release date | 16 gennaio 1938 |
| Production | Walter Wanger |
| Writer | John Howard Lawson, Detective Ashelbe, James M. Cain, Ann Ronell |
| Editing | Otho Lovering, William Reynolds |
| Cinematography | James Wong Howe |
| Assistant directors | Horace Hough, John Cromwell |
| Camera operators | James Wong Howe |
| Additional photography | James Wong Howe |
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| Production design | Alexander Toluboff |
| Art direction | Alexander Toluboff |
| Set decoration | Alexander Toluboff |
| Music | Vincent Scotto, Mohamed Iguerbouchène, Paul Neal |
| Sound | Paul Neal, Vincent Scotto, Mohamed Iguerbouchène |
| Costume design | Omar Kiam, Irene |
| Makeup | Omar Kiam, Irene |
| Hairstyling | Omar Kiam, Irene |
| Budget | 691.833 € |
| Revenue | 951.801 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
United States / Jul 14, 1938 / New York City, New York
Theatrical release
Sweden / Jan 16, 1938
United States / Aug 05, 1938
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