A charismatic thief, Pepe Le Moko, has evaded capture for two years by hiding in the labyrinthine Casbah of Algiers, where he has built a reputation for being untouchable. However, a French official is determined to bring him down, while a clever inspector knows that patience is the key to success. As Pepe becomes increasingly restless, he is drawn to a beautiful Parisian woman who represents a life he can no longer have, sparking a fierce jealousy in his Algerian mistress.

Algiers
A mesmerizing woman's allure awakens a profound longing for liberation in a cunning jewel thief, shattering his life of deceit in the Casbah.