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Algiers poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.0 / 100
1938·Drama / Mystery / Romance·1h 36m

ALGIERS

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

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.

Above the Line
John Cromwell·DirectorJohn Howard Lawson·ScreenplayDetective Ashelbe·NovelJames Wong Howe·Director of PhotographyVincent Scotto·Original Music ComposerOtho Lovering·Editor
Cast
Charles Boyer·Pepe le MokoHedy Lamarr·GabySigrid Gurie·InesJoseph Calleia·Inspector SlimaneAlan Hale·GrandpereGene Lockhart·RegisWalter Kingsford·Chef Inspector LouvainPaul Harvey·Commissioner JanvierStanley Fields·CarlosJohnny Downs·Pierrot
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 2
John Cromwell·DirectorHorace Hough·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
John Howard Lawson·ScreenplayDetective Ashelbe·NovelJames M. Cain·DialogueAnn Ronell·Lyricist
Camera· 1
James Wong Howe·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Otho Lovering·EditorWilliam Reynolds·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Vincent Scotto·Original Music ComposerMohamed Iguerbouchène·Original Music ComposerPaul Neal·Sound
Art & Design· 1
Alexander Toluboff·Art Direction
Production· 1
Walter Wanger·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Omar Kiam·Wardrobe DesignerIrene·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
63.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$952K
ROI 38%
Worldwide Gross
0
4 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Algiers's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#1A2E2E
#8C4D1A
#FFFFFF
Mood
Mysterious, Intense
Composition
Split
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a split image of a man's face, with the left side showing his eyes closed and the right side showing his right eye open, looking slightly to”

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Key Elements
Man's FaceReflective Object
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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