Pepe Le Moko, a charismatic thief, has lived in the Casbah, Algiers' native quarter, for two years, ruling with an iron fist and hiding a fortune in jewels. Despite a French official's insistence on his capture, Inspector Slimane waits patiently, knowing that time is on his side. As Pepe's isolation grows, he begins to see his stronghold as a prison, especially after meeting Gaby, a beautiful Parisian who reminds him of the life he left behind. Her presence also sparks the jealousy of Ines, his Algerian mistress.
Algiers
In the midst of the Casbah, a notorious jewel thief is driven to crave freedom after encountering a captivating woman.
