In Algiers, the thief Pepe le Moko hides from police in the maze-like Casbah. He is soon a target not only for a policeman and an inspector, but also jealous thief Regis. Pepe meets the beautiful American Gaby and becomes obsessed with her. Regis'' plan to bring Pepe into the open fails, until Pepe realises that he may never see Gaby again. From British Pathé TV''s Classic Movie Collection.