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| Movie Description World War II Morocco springs to life in Michael Curtiz's (THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, YANKEE DOODLE DANDY) classic love story. Colorful characters abound in Casablanca, a waiting room for Europeans trying to escape Hitler's war-torn Europe. Humphrey Bogart plays Richard "Rick" Blaine, a cynical but good-hearted American whose café is the gathering place for everyone from the French Police to the black market to the Nazis. When his long-lost love, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), surfaces in Casablanca with her Resistance leader husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), Rick is pulled into both a love triangle and a web of political intrigue. Ilsa and Victor need to escape from Casablanca, and Rick may be the only one who can help them. The question is, will he? Top-notch performances include Claude Rains as the chief of the French police and the major authority figure in Unoccupied France, Peter Lorre as the doomed Senor Ugarte, Sydney Greenstreet as Senor Ferrari, and Dooley Wilson as Rick's loyal friend and the café's pianist, Sam. The mesmerizing musical score, by Max Steiner, along with the well-structured plot, flawless acting, and unforgettable dialogue makes this one of the best films of all time.
Notes CASABLANCA was an original selection to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1989. "As Time Goes By," the song that became this film's anthem, not to mention theme song, was originally written for the Broadway musical EVERYBODY'S WELCOME, which opened on October 13, 1931 and ran for 139 performances. The composer, Herman Hupfeld, was also known for the song "When Yuba Plays the Rumba on the Tuba." The film's producer, Hal B. Wallis, was awarded the Academy's Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1943. In his 1995 memoir MY AMERICAN JOURNEY, General Colin Powell lists CASABLANCA as one of his favorite films. Additional credits: Hugh MacMullan (dialogue director), Robert Aisner (technical adviser). Copyright 1943 Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., DVD Features: Region 1 2-Disc Set Digi-Pack Full Frame - 1.33 Single Side - Dual Layer Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - English Dolby Digital Mono - French Disc One: Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Roger Ebert - Film Critic 2. Rudy Behlmer - Author/Historian Introduction - 1. Lauren Bacall Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailers 2. Additional Warner Bros. Classics Disc 2: Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes (10 Mins) Featurettes - 1. YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS 2. BACALL ON BOGART 3. THE CHILDREN REMEMBER Bonus Features - 1. CARROTBLANCA (Looney Toons Short) 2. Premiere Episode of CASABLANCA TV Series Additional Audio Tracks - 1. Radio Production (Featuring Stars from Film) 2. Scoring Session Outtakes Text/Galleries: Additional Text - 1. Correspondence 2. Press Material Stills/Photos Editorial Reviews Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (09/15/1996) Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (08/08/2003) Total Film - Ceri Thomas (07/01/2000) Premiere - Premiere Staff (12/01/2003) Sight and Sound - Andrea Toal (03/01/2004) Awards 1942Academy AwardsIrving G. Thalberg Memorial AwardHal B. Wallis, 1943Academy AwardsBest Adapted ScreenplayHoward Koch, 1943Academy AwardsBest Adapted ScreenplayJulius J. Epstein, 1943Academy AwardsBest DirectorMichael Curtiz, 1943Academy AwardsBest Picture | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||
Top Reviews  An Excellent Movie -- TOP AFI 10 BEST MOVIESReview created: 06/11/07(updated 06/15/07) by:  12 of 14 people found this review helpful. This is where ALL the famous lines came from! "Here's Looking at You Kid" or "Loiue, this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship!" and many more. A must see for its wittiness, it's historic importance specially at the time of war. Review ID: 10000000003798048 Was this review helpful? Report this review CASABLANCA - A Best Loved Film 19424 of 7 people found this review helpful. CASABLANCA - A Best Loved Film 1942 - This is surely an all time favorite of many people although I don't think it is quite up there with Gone With the Wind. This 1942 drama received Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director(Michael Curtiz), and Best Screenplay. It was also nominated for but did not win, Best Actor (Humphrey Bogart), Best Supporting Actor (Claude Rains), Best Cinematography, Best Musical Score(Max Steiner)and best editing. Those are some pretty big accomplishments. Humphrey Bogart stars as a cafe owner Rick, with Ingrid Bergman as his lost love Ilsa. Paul Henreid is her husband. Their lives become entwined in the exotic Moroccan City of Casablanca during the early days of WWII. There are several quotes made very famous by this movie. You may know them & not even know where they came from. "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship" "Here's looking at you kid," & "Play it Again Sam". Speaking of Play it Again Sam, Dooley Wilson (Sam) was a professional drummer who faked playing the piano. Most people don't know that, good trivia question! This movie would be a welcome addition to any classic movies collection. Enjoy! Review ID: 10000000001713474 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews I love this movie and was very happy to find itI love the movie, I always have, and I wasn't afraid to by it from Mr Law. I've purchased thing from him before and always been very happy. Review ID: 10000000008199613 Was this review helpful? Report this review CasablancaMy 16-year-old son surprised me by asking to watch Casablanca. We watched it together, and I really enjoyed seeing him experience it for the first time. The casting was perfect, the lighting, the storyline, the acting (Humphrey Bogart can speak volumes without saying a word) -- it's perfect. One of the best movies ever made. Review ID: 10000000008019663 Was this review helpful? Report this review Looks Brand New!Review created: 02/12/08 by: DUH...best movie of all time, need I say more. My daughter (17) has a boyfriend who adores this movie, so we found this special edition on EBAY and got it for a sweet price. Nice alternative instead of candy, cards...give something of value....a classic movie!! Review ID: 10000000005629569 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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