Pépé le Moko

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Pépé le Moko
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NR,1hr 27min
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Released:
March 3, 1941
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Criterion
Synopsis: Pepe le Moko (Jean Gabin) is a well-known criminal mastermind who eludes the French police by hiding in the Casbah section of Algiers. He knows he is safe in this labyrinthine netherworld, where he is surrounded by his fellow thieves and cutthroats. Police inspector Slimane (Lucas Gridoux), who has developed a grudging respect for Pepe, bides his time, waiting for Pepe to try to leave the Casbah. When Gaby Gould (Mirielle Balin), a Parisian tourist, falls in love with Pepe, the inspector hopes to ... Full Synopsis
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Beautifully crafted, movingly acted, still involving and entertaining, this is just the kind of film people are talking about when they say they don't make them like this anymore. Full Review
Metascore
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98
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Pepe le Moko
Gaby Gould
Ines
Inspector Slimane
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