About this movie
Maria-Pilar is the new wife of an Algerian gangster whom the police have just arrested. The son of a first marriage arrives in Algiers from which he has remained far away for a long time. His stepmother, charmed by the teenager, gradually experiences a devouring passion, against which Michel tries in vain to fight: he loves a young girl, Sylvie. Mad with jealousy, his stepmother singles him out for his father's vengeance by distorting the truth. Michel does not escape his father's fury, but when the woman's deception becomes known, Maria-Pilar is strangled to death.
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Quick facts
Year
1952
Runtime
1h 36m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
3
Genre
Drama, Romance, Crime
Director
Language
FR
Cast
algeria
love story
casbah alger
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Questions about Heart of the Casbah
How long is Heart of the Casbah?
Heart of the Casbah has a runtime of 1h 36m (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed Heart of the Casbah?
Heart of the Casbah was directed by Pierre Cardinal and released in 1952.
What genre is Heart of the Casbah?
Heart of the Casbah is a Drama, Romance, Crime film (1952).
Who stars in Heart of the Casbah?
The cast of Heart of the Casbah includes Viviane Romance, Claude Laydu, Peter van Eyck, Philippe Richard, Himoud Brahimi.
What is the TMDB rating for Heart of the Casbah?
Heart of the Casbah has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 3 votes.
