Algiers
“You've Got A Date With Danger, A Rendezvous With Romance In The Glamorous, Mysterious Algiers... Make A Date Now!”
Synopsis
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.
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Algiers Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-14
Top Cast
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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
Claudia Dell
Marie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$692K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$952K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.38x
+$260K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Howard Lawson
- Original Score
- Mohamed Iguerbouchène, Vincent Scotto
- Original Title
- Algiers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $692K
- Worldwide Gross
- $952K
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Walter Wanger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
John Howard Lawson, James M. Cain, Detective Ashelbe, Ann Ronell
Mohamed Iguerbouchène, Vincent Scotto
James Wong Howe
Otho Lovering, William Reynolds
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
Walter Wanger
Producer
John Howard Lawson
Screenplay
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Otho Lovering
Editor
William Reynolds
Editor
Mohamed Iguerbouchène
Original Music Composer
Vincent Scotto
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Algiers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Algiers about?
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.
Who directed Algiers?
Algiers was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Algiers?
The principal cast of Algiers includes Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, Sigrid Gurie, Joseph Calleia, Alan Hale.
When was Algiers released and how long is it?
Algiers was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Algiers?
Algiers had a reported production budget of $692K and grossed $952K at the worldwide box office (1.38 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Algiers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Algiers was composed by Mohamed Iguerbouchène, Vincent Scotto.
Is Algiers based on a book or true story?
Algiers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Detective Ashelbe".