Set in Casablanca, Morocco during the early days of World War II: An
American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Director:
Michael CurtizWriters:
Julius J. Epstein (screenplay), Philip G. Epstein (screenplay), 4 more credits »Stars:
Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid | See full cast and crew »Storyline
In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine, exiled American and former
freedom fighter, runs the most popular nightspot in town. The cynical
lone wolf Blaine comes into the possession of two valuable letters of
transit. When Nazi Major Strasser arrives in Casablanca, the sycophantic
police Captain Renault does what he can to please him, including
detaining a Czechoslovak underground leader Victor Laszlo. Much to
Rick's surprise, Lazslo arrives with Ilsa, Rick's one time love. Rick is
very bitter towards Ilsa, who ran out on him in Paris, but when he
learns she had good reason to, they plan to run off together again using
the letters of transit. Well, that was their original plan....
Written by
Gary Jackson <garyjack5@cogeco.ca>
User Reviews
"I should never have switched from scotch to martinis."
The Petrified Forest
convinced the world Bogart was a bad guy. And for years he shocked and
awed the audience with roles fitting that image. The Maltese Falcon
showed a new kind hero, one with an edge. Bogart, with all the right
things to say and seemingly never losing his cool. Then came Casablanca
and the ages. The man's – man comes with a heart. Arguably, three of his
best pictures. All showing a change in a man's character and the depths
of what acting is supposed to be. Maybe it was Warner Bros all along.
Maybe Bogart was simply Bogart.
What can I say about this film that hasn't been said in over 60 years since its release. Is it a great film? Yes. Is it a showcase for Bogart? If not, than what else. Was Bogart the coolest guy to ever live? Absolutely. Casablanca is a different kind of love story, more likely to infect rather than effect.
She almost makes me believe it every time. When she says, "You're very kind." Bergman was more than just beautiful. And with Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt and Peter Lorre, cinema magic was created. But to me, Bogart was the greatest actor of all time. It's hard for me to believe he died almost 50 years ago. Every time I watch his films, it's like they were made yesterday. And that's why he is timeless. I'm still trying to figure him out.
"I should never have switched from scotch to martinis." Is said to be Bogart's last words. A legend, indeed.
Movie Source: http://www.imdb.com
What can I say about this film that hasn't been said in over 60 years since its release. Is it a great film? Yes. Is it a showcase for Bogart? If not, than what else. Was Bogart the coolest guy to ever live? Absolutely. Casablanca is a different kind of love story, more likely to infect rather than effect.
She almost makes me believe it every time. When she says, "You're very kind." Bergman was more than just beautiful. And with Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt and Peter Lorre, cinema magic was created. But to me, Bogart was the greatest actor of all time. It's hard for me to believe he died almost 50 years ago. Every time I watch his films, it's like they were made yesterday. And that's why he is timeless. I'm still trying to figure him out.
"I should never have switched from scotch to martinis." Is said to be Bogart's last words. A legend, indeed.
Movie Source: http://www.imdb.com
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