Casablanca

There are undoubtedly a few auteur-theorist types who would disagree if Casablanca is a perfect film. In truth, the production crew didn't think it was a huge thing; it was simply one of the hundreds of films being created that year (despite a major league cast and great writers). It did well at the box office, but not spectacularly. The film then went on to win a slew of Academy Awards. Then it began to get a reputation. One of the many fascinating aspects of Casablanca is its epic longevity - the plot remains as current and relevant now as it was in 1945.

Casablanca, directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid, is a 1942 American romantic drama film. It is set during World War II and revolves around an American expatriate (Bogart) who must choose between his love for a lady (Bergman) and assisting her and her husband (Henreid), a Czech resistance commander, in escaping from the Vichy-controlled city of Casablanca to continue fighting the Germans. The script is based on Murray Burnett and Joan Alison's unproduced theatrical play Everybody Comes to Rick's. Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Dooley Wilson are among the supporting actors.

Detailed Information:
Year: 1942
Director: Michael Curtiz
Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre
Rating: PG
Runtime: 102 minutes