Plot & Details
One of the most beloved American films, this captivating wartime adventure of romance and intrigue from director Michael Curtiz defies standard categorization. Simply put, it is the story of Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a world-weary ex-freedom fighter who runs a nightclub in Casablanca during the early part of WWII. Despite pressure from the local authorities, notably the crafty Capt. Renault (Claude Rains), Rick's café has become a haven for refugees looking to purchase illicit letters of transit which will allow them to escape to America. One day, to Rick's great surprise, he is approached by the famed rebel Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) and his wife, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), Rick's true love who deserted him when the Nazis invaded Paris. She still wants Victor to escape to America, but now that she's renewed her love for Rick, she wants to stay behind in Casablanca. "You must do the thinking for both of us," she says to Rick. He does, and his plan brings the story to its satisfyingly logical, if not entirely happy, conclusion.
- MPAA Rating: PG
- Genre(s): Drama,Romance
- Run Time: 102min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 11/26/1942
- DVD Release Date: 11/17/1998
- Status: In Theaters
- Distributor(s): Warner Bros.
- Director(s): Michael Curtiz
- Starring: Humphrey Bogart , Ingrid Bergman , Paul Henreid , Claude Rains , Conrad Veidt
- Themes: Love Triangles,Lovers Reunited
- Tone: Atmospheric,Earnest,Elegant,Endearing,Bittersweet,Sentimental
- Keywords: betrayal,espionage,freedom-fighter,love,nightclub,romance,self-sacrifice,war
- Country of Origin: USA (01-23-1943),USA - Limited Rerelease (03-21-2012)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Screenplay | Philip G. Epstein | Won |
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | Michael Curtiz | Won |
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Screenplay | Julius J. Epstein | Won |
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Black and White Cinematography | Arthur Edeson | Nominated |
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Owen Marks | Nominated |
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Won | |
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Score - Drama or Comedy | Max Steiner | Nominated |
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Humphrey Bogart | Nominated |
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Claude Rains | Nominated |
| 1943 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Screenplay | Howard W. Koch | Won |
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