What are the key story phases in Pépé le Moko?

The story of Pépé le Moko progresses through these phases: Casbah Sanctuary, Betrayal and Blood, False Ends and Harbors, Final Farewell.

How does Pépé le Moko end?

In the final act ("Final Farewell"): Pépé secures permission to see Gaby off one last time before his arrest. He watches from the ship's stern as she hears his voice but covers her ears, believing it to be a hallucination. Heartbroken and cornered, Pépé commits suicide as the ship departs.

Pépé le Moko (1937) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Pépé le Moko
Genre: crime, drama, romance
Released: 1937
Rating: 7.2

Plot Analysis Summary

A fugitive's tragic choice between love and freedom in the labyrinthine Casbah.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Casbah Sanctuary

Betrayal and Blood

False Ends and Harbors

Final Farewell

Pépé le Moko, one of France's most wanted criminals, hides out in the Casbah section of Algiers. He knows police will be waiting for him if he tries to leave the city. When Pépé meets Gaby, a gorgeous woman from Paris who is lost in the Casbah, he falls for her.

Directed by

Julien Duvivier

Key Cast

Jean Gabin — Pépé le Moko
Mireille Balin — Gaby, the Parisian
Gabriel Gabrio — Carlos
Lucas Gridoux — Inspector Slimane
Gilbert Gil — Pierrot

Rating: 7.2/10 (195 votes)