Pépé le Moko
“The World's New Triumph!”
Synopsis
Pépé le Moko, one of France's most wanted criminals, hides out in the Casbah section of Algiers. He knows police will be waiting for him if he tries to leave the city. When Pépé meets Gaby, a gorgeous woman from Paris who is lost in the Casbah, he falls for her.
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Jean Gabin
Pépé le Moko
Mireille Balin
Gaby, the Parisian
Gabriel Gabrio
Carlos
Lucas Gridoux
Inspector Slimane
Gilbert Gil
Pierrot
Line Noro
Inès, Pépé's mistress
Saturnin Fabre
The Great Father
Fernand Charpin
Régis
Marcel Dalio
L'Arbi
Charles Granval
Maxime
Gaston Modot
Jimmy
René Bergeron
Meunier
Paul Escoffier
Louvain
Roger Legris
Max
Jean Témerson
Gravère
Robert Ozanne
Gendron
Philippe Richard
Janvier
Georges Péclet
Barsac
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$156K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Duvivier, Henri La Barthe
- Original Score
- Vincent Scotto, Mohamed Iguerbouchène
- Original Title
- Pépé le Moko
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $156K
- Production Studios
- Paris Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
Julien Duvivier, Henri La Barthe, Jacques Constant, Henri Jeanson
Vincent Scotto, Mohamed Iguerbouchène
Marc Fossard, Jules Kruger
Marguerite Beaugé
Robert Hakim, Raymond Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Director
Marguerite Beaugé
Editor
Robert Hakim
Producer
Raymond Hakim
Producer
Marc Fossard
Director of Photography
Vincent Scotto
Original Music Composer
Mohamed Iguerbouchène
Original Music Composer
Jules Kruger
Director of Photography
Jacques Krauss
Production Design
Julien Duvivier
Screenplay
Henri La Barthe
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pépé le Moko
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What is Pépé le Moko about?
Pépé le Moko, one of France's most wanted criminals, hides out in the Casbah section of Algiers. He knows police will be waiting for him if he tries to leave the city. When Pépé meets Gaby, a gorgeous woman from Paris who is lost in the Casbah, he falls for her.
Who directed Pépé le Moko?
Pépé le Moko was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in Pépé le Moko?
The principal cast of Pépé le Moko includes Jean Gabin, Mireille Balin, Gabriel Gabrio, Lucas Gridoux, Gilbert Gil.
When was Pépé le Moko released and how long is it?
Pépé le Moko was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Pépé le Moko make at the box office?
Pépé le Moko grossed $156K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Pépé le Moko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pépé le Moko was composed by Vincent Scotto, Mohamed Iguerbouchène.
Is Pépé le Moko based on a book or true story?
Pépé le Moko is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henri La Barthe".