Pépé le Moko

Pépé le Moko, a famous thief, hides out in the complex Casbah for nearly two years. Despite police efforts, he stays free thanks to local support and the area's maze-like streets. His life feels dull, but leaving risks capture. Inspector Slimane develops a teasing, unusual bond with Pépé, vowing to arrest him if he tries to escape. Pépé meets Gaby, a glamorous Parisian visitor adorned with jewels, and falls for her. Tensions rise when Pierrot goes missing, leading Pépé to confront Régis. Pépé and Gaby reconnect in the Casbah and share a night together. Later, Pépé finds Gaby, and they plan to meet again, but Slimane falsely reports that Pépé is dead. Pépé writes a letter to Gaby and forces an informer to confess, leading to his arrest at the harbor. Watching Gaby leave, he asks Slimane for permission to see her off, heartbroken as he commits suicide with a knife in Inès' presence.