Heart of the Casbah (1952)

Cast

• Viviane Romance - Maria Pilar
• Claude Laydu - Michel
• Peter van Eyck - Jo
• Philippe Richard - 'Gros Polo'
• Himoud Brahimi
• Sylvie Pelayo - Sylvie
• Roger Gaillard - Michel's father
• Simone Moussia - Yasmine

Screenplay

• Pierre Cardinal

Themes

Moving Relationship Stories

Keywords

algeria, love story, casbah alger

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heart of the Casbah about?

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.

Who directed Heart of the Casbah?

Heart of the Casbah was directed by Pierre Cardinal.

Who stars in Heart of the Casbah?

Heart of the Casbah stars Viviane Romance, Claude Laydu, Peter van Eyck, Philippe Richard, Himoud Brahimi, Sylvie Pelayo.

How long is Heart of the Casbah?

Heart of the Casbah has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).

What genre is Heart of the Casbah?

Heart of the Casbah is a Drama, Romance, Crime film.

Where was Heart of the Casbah produced?

Heart of the Casbah was produced in France.

What are the themes of Heart of the Casbah?

The themes of Heart of the Casbah include: Moving Relationship Stories.