Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsSXSW Film FestivalWomen's History MonthSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Casbahin vanki

Original title: Algiers
  • 1938
  • K-16
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr in Casbahin vanki (1938)
Watch Official Trailer
Play trailer2:15
1 Video
53 Photos
DramaMysteryRomance

A wanted jewel thief ensconced in the Casbah meets a beautiful woman who makes him long for an escape.A wanted jewel thief ensconced in the Casbah meets a beautiful woman who makes him long for an escape.A wanted jewel thief ensconced in the Casbah meets a beautiful woman who makes him long for an escape.

  • Director
    • John Cromwell
  • Writers
    • John Howard Lawson
    • James M. Cain
    • Henri La Barthe
  • Stars
    • Charles Boyer
    • Hedy Lamarr
    • Sigrid Gurie
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Cromwell
    • Writers
      • John Howard Lawson
      • James M. Cain
      • Henri La Barthe
    • Stars
      • Charles Boyer
      • Hedy Lamarr
      • Sigrid Gurie
    • 65User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:15
    Watch Official Trailer

    Photos53

    Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, and Sigrid Gurie in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, and Sigrid Gurie in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer and Alan Hale in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer, Stanley Fields, and Gene Lockhart in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, Joseph Calleia, and Joan Woodbury in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer and Joan Woodbury in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer, Alan Hale, and Stanley Fields in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer, Alan Hale, and Stanley Fields in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr in Casbahin vanki (1938)

    Cast

    Edit
    Charles Boyer
    Charles Boyer
    • Pepe le Moko
    Hedy Lamarr
    Hedy Lamarr
    • Gaby
    Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie
    • Ines
    Joseph Calleia
    Joseph Calleia
    • Slimane
    Alan Hale
    Alan Hale
    • Grandpere
    Gene Lockhart
    Gene Lockhart
    • Regis
    Walter Kingsford
    Walter Kingsford
    • Louvain
    Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey
    • Janvier
    Stanley Fields
    Stanley Fields
    • Carlos
    Johnny Downs
    Johnny Downs
    • Pierrot
    • Director
      • John Cromwell
    • Writers
      • John Howard Lawson
      • James M. Cain
      • Henri La Barthe
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Häväisty nainen
    6.4
    Häväisty nainen
    Alexanterin jazzyhtye
    6.8
    Alexanterin jazzyhtye
    Tropiikin nainen
    6.1
    Tropiikin nainen
    Mourning Becomes Electra
    6.3
    Mourning Becomes Electra
    Viettelijätär tropiikista
    6.0
    Viettelijätär tropiikista
    Madridin lähettiläs
    6.5
    Madridin lähettiläs
    Humukaupunki
    7.0
    Humukaupunki
    Aviomies käteisellä
    7.0
    Aviomies käteisellä
    Paholaisnainen
    7.4
    Paholaisnainen
    Pépé le Moko
    7.7
    Pépé le Moko
    Yö Lissabonissa
    6.5
    Yö Lissabonissa
    Parachute Jumper
    6.4
    Parachute Jumper

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Animator Chuck Jones based the Warner Brothers cartoon character "Pepe Le Pew" on the "Pepe le Moko" character played by Charles Boyer in this film.
    • Quotes

      Gaby: It's late. I must go.

      Pepe le Moko: Suppose you don't come tomorrow?

      Gaby: Suppose I don't? Can't you ever get away from the Casbah?

      Pepe le Moko: Why do you ask?

      Gaby: Can't you?

      Pepe le Moko: No. I'm caught here, like a bear in a hole. Dogs barking, hunters all around, no way out of it. Do you like that? Maybe it's lucky for you.

      Gaby: I don't like it. And it's not lucky.

      Pepe le Moko: You're right. If you don't come back, I might do anything. I might go down to your hotel to get you.

      Gaby: Tomorrow, Pepe.

      Pepe le Moko: Tomorrow?

      Gaby: I never break a promise.

    • Crazy credits
      When complete cast credits are listed at the start of a movie and at the
      end, there are usually no changes. In this movie, the end credits reverse
      the order of the last two credits: Bert Roach follows Ben Hall.
    • Alternate versions
      Some prints have a different opening credits sequence, in which the credits are shown against a black background.
    • Connections
      Edited into Your Afternoon Movie: Algiers (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      C'est la Vie
      Music by Vincent Scotto

      Lyrics by Ann Ronell

      Performed by Charles Boyer

    User reviews65

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    Good Atmospheric Drama
    Though "Algiers" is not so well-remembered today, it's not hard to see why it was quite popular in its time. It's a good atmospheric drama that makes you feel as if you were part of the story, and it also has a good cast and interesting characters. The story is told well, and most of the time it moves at a good pace.

    The atmosphere of the 'Casbah' is set up nicely from the beginning. The opening scene, as the police discuss how they might catch the notorious Pepe Le Moko, is very efficient in describing the city and its peculiarities, and it is a good prologue to the story that follows. As it progresses, there are a lot of interesting details with some good photography that bring everything to life. Boyer and Lamarr are pretty good as the leads, although the supporting cast and characters are least as important to making everything work. It has several fine character actors such as Gene Lockhart, Alan Hale, Joseph Calleia, and Paul Harvey, who all play interesting roles.

    Aside from a couple of slow spots and perhaps a few minor signs of age, this is an entertaining drama that is well worth tracking down for anyone who enjoys classic cinema.
    helpful•8
    2
    • Snow Leopard
    • Apr 11, 2002

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ18

    • How long is Algiers?Powered by Alexa
    • *Question blanked*

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • December 11, 1938 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fangen i Casbah
    • Filming locations
      • Algiers, Algeria(background shots)
    • Production company
      • Walter Wanger Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr in Casbahin vanki (1938)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Casbahin vanki (1938) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Production art
    List
    Staff Picks: What to Watch in March
    See the list
    Production art
    Photos
    Women in Science Fiction
    See the gallery
    Poster
    List
    Hillary's 6 Picks for March and Beyond
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    You have no recently viewed pages
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    • Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2024 by IMDb.com, Inc.