Morocco
Morocco

Morocco

1930Movie92 minEnglish

Mogador, Morocco. Late 1920s. A complex romance develops between a womanizing Legionnaire and a disillusioned Parisian cabaret singer.

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Director: Josef von SternbergGenres: Drama, Romance, War

Plot Summary

In French Morocco, the exotic and mysterious cabaret singer Amy Jolly arrives, captivating the attention of both the charming Foreign Legion officer, Jean Gallatin, and the wealthy colonist, Monsieur La Bessière. Torn between her desire for true love and her practical need for security, Amy navigates a complex emotional triangle against the backdrop of impending war.

Critical Reception

Morocco was a critical and commercial success upon its release, earning widespread praise for its visual style, atmospheric tension, and the magnetic performances of its lead actors, particularly Marlene Dietrich in her breakout Hollywood role. It is considered a landmark film of pre-Code Hollywood and a significant work in the filmography of Josef von Sternberg.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a compelling, atmospheric narrative.
  • Marlene Dietrich delivers a star-making performance as the enigmatic Amy Jolly.
  • Explores themes of love, desire, and societal constraints with a sophisticated touch.

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Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director (Josef von Sternberg).

Fun Fact

Marlene Dietrich's iconic tuxedo-wearing scene in Morocco, where she kisses another woman, was a bold and scandalous moment for its time, challenging gender norms and sexual conventions.

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Before there was Mogadon, there was Mogador - a town in Morocco in which the wealthy "La Bessiere" (Adolphe Menjou) might have wished for more of the former! His problems all stem from his infatuation with the recently arrived cabaret dance...