Name: Pépé le Moko
Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance
Released: 1937-01-28
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cast: Jean Gabin, Mireille Balin, Gabriel Gabrio, Lucas Gridoux, Gilbert Gil

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The World's New Triumph!

Pépé le Moko, one of France's most wanted criminals, hides out in the Casbah section of Algiers. He knows police will be waiting for him if he tries to leave the city. When Pépé meets Gaby, a gorgeous woman from Paris who is lost in the Casbah, he falls for her.

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Classic Crime Drama
Romantic Fatalism
Casbah Setting
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Moroccan Adventure
Tension & Intrigue
Melancholy Romance

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Directed by: Julien Duvivier
Written by: Julien Duvivier, Henri La Barthe
Produced by: Raymond Hakim, Robert Hakim
Music by: Vincent Scotto, Mohamed Iguerbouchène

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Facts

January 28, 1937 · 1 h 34 min · Strong Language

Released: January 28, 1937
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Crime, Romance
Original language: French
Also spoken: Arabic
Made in: France
Box office: $155,895
Available in: 30 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Pépé le Moko?

Criterion

In the United States, Pépé le Moko streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Pépé le Moko worth watching?

86

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 98). Critics rate it higher (99 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Pépé le Moko good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Pépé le Moko in English?

FrenchArabic

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic.