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Algiers

You've Got A Date With Danger, A Rendezvous With Romance In The Glamorous, Mysterious Algiers... Make A Date Now!

Jan 16, 1938 1h 36mRomanceMysteryCrimeDrama
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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.

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$951,801
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Drama86
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Wonder38
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Humour30

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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 returned 1.4× its budget worldwide.

Budget
$691,833
Opening weekend
Domestic gross
International gross
Worldwide gross
$951,801
Release date
Jan 16, 1938
Runtime
1h 36m
MPAA rating
Language
English, Spanish
Country
United States of America

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