Casbah (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1948, Casbah is a drama, crime, romance and music film directed by John Berry, running about 94 minutes. “Den of a thousand thieves ! Rendezvous for romance !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pepe Le Moko leads a gang of jewel thieves in the Casbah of Algiers, where he has exiled himself to escape imprisonment in his native France.
Who’s in it. Casbah stars Yvonne De Carlo as Inez, Tony Martin as Pepe Le Moko, Peter Lorre as Slimane and Märta Torén as Gaby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Casbah has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casbah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casbah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casbah (1948)?
- In GB, Casbah is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Casbah worth watching?
- Casbah holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Casbah?
- Casbah stars Yvonne De Carlo, Tony Martin, Peter Lorre, Märta Torén and Hugo Haas.
- When was Casbah released?
- Casbah was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.