CASABLANCA (1942)

Humphrey Bogart, in World War 2 Morocco, in the role that made him a romantic idol.

In this beloved classic directed by Michael Curtiz, American expatriate Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) plays world-weary host to gamblers, thieves and other habitues at "Rick's Café Américain" nightclub in Morocco during World War II ... He thinks he's seen it all – but he never thought the woman who broke his heart, Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) would walk through his door again. She hopes Rick can help her and her fugitive husband (Paul Henreid) elude the Nazis and escape to America. Casablanca is chock-a-block with memorable movie quotes, including: "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."; "Play it, Sam. Play 'As Time Goes By.'"; "Round up the usual suspects."; "We'll always have Paris."; and "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." 

The wonderful cast includes: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Conrad Veidt, and Dooley Wilson.

#2 on the AFI Top 100. Eight Oscar nominations; three wins (Best Picture, Best Director, and Original Screenplay).

Director, Michael Curtiz, created an unforgettable romantic drama with this timeless, war time feature.

The Casablanca Review

Best Picture Oscar Winner / Best Picture Index

Promotional line: "They had a date with fate in Casablanca!"