Pépé le moko

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William L @RT77267842 Feb 14, 2021 A stylish sort of pre-noir that combines a claustrophobic setting and atmosphere with a slick depiction of the gentleman criminal, Pépé le Moko presents a conflicted protagonist that is charismatic, romantic, at times empathetic, but without a doubt villainous and self-serving. There is a smooth quality to the cinematography and transitions, and much of the film would serve as a mold for decades of similar films - a complex lead, tortured romantic interests, exotic locales, a backdrop of conflict, and a violent resolution. That said, the film has limitations in its less than consistent storyline, often slightly overbearing storyline, but it's still got an undeniable slickness to it all. (3.5/5) See more s r @ScottR Jan 15, 2018 1001 movies to see before you die. A great French criminal film showing the ruffians in the casbah of Algiers. See more Apr 18, 2016 debut of gr8 french actor jean gabin who plays bad so good but plot seems alot like charles boyer's 'algiers' oh yeah cos its a remake! See more Jan 10, 2016 It's technically sound, but poetic realism bores me. See more Oct 10, 2015 not enough pepe the froh See more Aug 30, 2015 Interesting film, in the days when the sexy leady man was sixty and male characters under 30 were treated like large children. Different world, different audience expectations, still fun to watch. See more Read all reviews

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