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Algiers

1938 · 96 min · Drama

Notorious jewel thief Pépé le Moko rules the labyrinthine Casbah of Algiers, untouchable by the French police so long as he never leaves its maze. When he falls for a beautiful visitor from Paris, the pull to step outside threatens everything. A romantic crime drama.

Runtime
96 min
Genre
Drama · Mystery · Romance
Mood
romantic · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · film history

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