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.
Acting
Boyer invented smoldering; Lamarr barely speaks and dominates.
Cinematography
Shadow-drenched Casbah that dreams are made of.
Costume
Lamarr's white gown—cinema's most devastating entrance.
Director
John Cromwell
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
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is the film that made 'Come with me to the Casbah' a cultural catchphrase—despite Boyer never saying it on screen.
Remade from 1937 French hit Pépé le Moko; MGM bought the rights specifically to bury the original and launch Lamarr.
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