Highest-Rated Movies about 'Algiers, Algeria', Sort by Popularity
Pursuit to Algiers (1945), Algiers (1938), Viva Algeria (2004), Gates of the Sun (2014) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Algiers, Algeria movies.
#1. Pursuit to Algiers (1945)
Storyline: Holmes and Watson are recruited in a serpentine fashion to escort the heir to a European throne back to his native country following his father's assassination. Because the prince has been educated in Great Britain, Holmes persuades him to masquerade as Watson's nephew Nikolas on an ocean liner bound for Algiers. Unfortunately, the ship is filled with red herrings as well as real assassins and Holmes is challenged to outwit them all and deliver his charge to his destination. Among the suspects are a knife-throwing circus performer, two shadowy archaeologists, a hulking deaf mute, an enigmatic ship's steward, a chanteuse with a mysterious song case, and a gun-toting British dowager.—Gabe Taverney(duke1029@aol.com)
Plot Keywords: sherlock holmes, doctor watson, prince, prime minister, singer, thug, spirited ...
Movie Details Click Here!#2. Algiers (1938)
Storyline: Pepe Le Moko, a thief who escaped from France with a fortune in jewels, has for two years lived in, and virtually ruled, the mazelike, impenetrable Casbah, "native quarter" of Algiers. A French official insists that he be captured, but sly Inspector Slimane knows he need only bide his time. The suave Pepe increasingly regards his stronghold as also his prison, especially when he meets beautiful Parisian visitor Gaby, who reminds him of the boulevards to which he dare not return...and arouses the mad jealousy of Ines, his Algerian mistress.—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
Plot Keywords: thief, inspector, police chief, petty criminal, woman, friend, sultry ...
Movie Details Click Here!#3. Viva Algeria (2004)
Storyline: This movie portrays three women living in today's Algeria between modern society and Islamic fundamentalism, self-determination and dependence. Goucem, a young woman who works for a photographer and mistress of a rich doctor, her mother Papicha, a former cabaret star, and her best friend Fifi, a prostitute, all live in a hotel in the city center of Algiers. Their difficult personal situation and the growing influence of Islam lead to dramatic consequences...—fippi2000
Plot Keywords: mother, clerk, prostitute, doctor, islamic fundamentalist, neighbor, tense ...
Movie Details Click Here!#4. Gates of the Sun (2014)
Storyline: OAS, a French paramilitary organization that opposes Algerian independence from France, sets up a base in Oran to obtain resources for threatening Algeria. However, they must face a man, a martial arts specialist who is a patriot to Algeria.
Plot Keywords: soldier, frenchman, algerian, martial arts master, fighter, enemy, engaging ...
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