Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1952 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Crime |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 96 min |
| Audience Score | 73% (7.3/10, 3 votes) |
Heart of the Casbah — FAQ
Is Heart of the Casbah worth watching? Heart of the Casbah holds a 7.3/10 rating from 3 viewers. 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 t
Who directed Heart of the Casbah? Directed by Pierre Cardinal.
Who is in the cast of Heart of the Casbah? It stars Viviane Romance, Claude Laydu, Peter van Eyck, Philippe Richard, Himoud Brahimi, Sylvie Pelayo and more.
Where can I stream Heart of the Casbah? Streaming availability for Heart of the Casbah is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Heart of the Casbah release? It released in 1952.
