Algiers (1938)
Pepe Le Moko, a thief who escaped from France with a fortune in jewels, has for two years lived in, and virtually ruled, the mazelike, impenetrable Casbah, "native quarter" of Algiers. A French official insists that he be captured, but sly Inspector Slimane knows he need only bide his time... (imdb)
Genres: Romance, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Directed By: John Cromwell
Written By: Henri La Barthe, John Howard Lawson
Starring: Joseph Calleia, Gene Lockhart, Charles Boyer, Alan Hale, Hedy Lamarr, Sigrid Gurie
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Algiers belongs to 9 collections
1. Academy Award - Oscar - ALL Best Picture, Directing, Acting & Screenplay Nominees (public - 23 stars)
2. Remake (public: moderated by td888 - 8 stars)
3. Africa (public: moderated by td888 - 6 stars)
4. Available on YouTube (public: moderated by utube-cinema - 4 stars)
5. Remake of a French film (public - 2 stars)
6. James Wong Howe, Cinematographer (public: moderated by JooJoo)
7. The Overlook Film Encyclopedia: The Gangster Film (public: moderated by RoyalB)
8. Every Film Nominated For An Oscar (private: cayh - 1 star)
9. Forrest Watch List (private: ForrestQ)
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| Feb 26 |  |
avgcrtckr | 50 44% |
| Feb 26 |  |
filmaffinity | 64 59% |
| Jan 18 |  |
id2012 | 60 26% |
| Dec 14, 2020 |  |
RTAudience | 62 44% |
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porzano | 40 24% |
| Nov 20, 2020 | YungBeta | 76 54% |
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| Oct 28, 2020 | utube-cinema | 100 0% |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K59fx1gcJwI [720p] [SUBS: fra]
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| Jun 14, 2020 | flipperrbm | 5 60% |
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| Jun 13, 2020 | D Lightman | 60 41% |
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wintersunset | 50 14% |
| Feb 28, 2020 |  |
TheShiznit | 46 50% |
| Apr 23, 2019 | AHALE80 | 90 92% |
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| Mar 17, 2019 |  |
Brewster | 60 63% |
| Feb 26, 2019 | braddad68 | 94 74% |
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Very gritty crime drama for its day. Also threw in a romance. Best performance by Boyer that I've seen.
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| Feb 21, 2019 | MortSahlFan | 40 4% |
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| Jan 11, 2019 | knives | 76 61% |
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| Jan 01, 2019 | Patryk | 63 30% |
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kael | 1 0% |
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Directed by John Cromwell, it's a remake of the infinitely superior French film, PÉPÉ LE MOKO. This version is pure Hollywood, sacrificing everything to glamour, and the heavy makeup and studio lighting make it all seem so artificial one can get giggly. In the role that Jean Gabin made famous, Boyer (who may be an even greater actor than Gabin) is reduced to giving so many passionate, hot glances at the inhumanly beautiful Lamarr that he almost becomes a self-caricature.
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| Jun 19, 2018 |  |
FreddieQuell | 48 32% |
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norval_jones | 60 16% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Cocoa | 40 12% |
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| Aug 21, 2017 | izwt936g | 50 40% |
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Henrik | 60 37% |
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RYM-byrates | 68 72% |
| Feb 07, 2017 | Buff | 30 14% |
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| Oct 25, 2016 | jerrywarton | 60 39% |
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| Jul 04, 2016 | Col_Needham | 60 21% |
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| Mar 31, 2016 | DLawrence | 60 11% |
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frbrown | 70 32% |
| Nov 01, 2015 | kovacevs | 0 25% |
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| Jul 08, 2015 | Aramis | 50 22% |
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| May 10, 2015 | jrmoviemania | 70 76% |
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| Apr 27, 2015 |  |
ecalder | 64 59% |
| Apr 24, 2015 | OldAle1 | 90 82% |
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| Jan 10, 2015 | Caracortada | 60 63% |
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| Dec 27, 2014 |  |
inmate | 76 46% |
| Sep 17, 2014 | angela79at | 50 49% |
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Robart | 50 42% |
| Apr 17, 2014 | PUNQ | 60 90% |
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The American remake of the French film Pépé le Moko (1937). Pretty much a complete rip-off scene for scene which is why, as the legend goes, they tried to destroy all copies of the original so people wouldn't know. It basically comes down to if you want a Frenchman talking French or a Frenchman talking English for your lead. Charles Boyer was probable more credible as a charming crime boss, but part of what made Jean Gabin's performance so unique was his mellow approach to Pépé le Moko.
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| Nov 16, 2013 |  |
Adam P-D | 40 38% |
| Oct 22, 2013 | filmcricket | 75 83% |
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| Oct 17, 2013 |  |
Shellish | 77 63% |
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A fun little classic. Vaguely reminiscent of Casablanca. Charles Boyer is great as an underground criminal. This is also a well-picked role for Lamarr, I can't imagine anyone else in her place.
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| Sep 05, 2013 |  |
orchidman | 62 18% |
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Not a great movie overall but there is one dynamite scene of Boyer seducing Lamarr.
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| May 09, 2013 |  |
Zoltan | 60 41% |
| Jun 04, 2012 | bbates2 | 100 73% |
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| Sep 04, 2011 | Hangarl | 70 71% |
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Madeline | 96 67% |
| May 15, 2009 |  |
imdb | 71 73% |
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allisoncm | 33 11% |
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Theodora | 35 7% |
| Apr 26, 2008 | Mango | 2 8% |
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driscarpin | 68 45% |
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Tobia | 80 85% |
| Average Percentile 45.69% from 53 Ratings |  |
