Casablanca: easy to enter, but much harder to leave, especially if you're wanted by the Nazis. Such a man is Resistance leader Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), whose only hope is Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a cynical American who sticks his neck out for no one - especially Victor's wife Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), the ex-lover who broke his heart. Ilsa offers herself in exchange for Laszlo's transport
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Editorial Review:
Considered by many to be the greatest Hollywood movie ever made, this WW2 classic takes place in war-torn Casablanca and tells the tale of mysterious nightclub owner Bogart and his old Flame (Bergman), her husband, underground leader (Heinreid), and other skeletons from his past. Won 3 Oscars - Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay.
A truly perfect movie, the 1942 Casablanca still wowsviewers today, and for good reason. Its unique story of a love triangle set against terribly high stakes in the war against a monster is sophisticated instead of outlandish, intriguing instead of garish. Humphrey Bogart plays the allegedly apolitical club owner in unoccupied French territory that is nevertheless crawling with Nazis; Ingrid Bergman is the lover who mysteriously deserted him in Paris; and Paul Heinreid is her heroic, slightly bewildered husband. Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt are among what may be the best supporting cast in the history of Hollywood films. This is certainly among the most spirited and ennobling movies ever made. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
you are supposed to like it This movie is an Icon. And you are supposed to like it. People who made it had no idea what Europe was like in 1941. It is piece of ESCAPIST cinema with no affection and truth. It is rather succesfull comercial production but not real Art. "Highly entertaining and even inspiring" (words on the cover of the two disc set). It says it all! With War on the background and millions of people perishing. It is not about history? Well, then make pure romance and don't try to deal with something you have no idea... more info
Magnifico! This is one of the greatest movies of the "good war" and all times. I have seen it a lot of times. The DVD came in an excellent condition and in time. Thanks! I know what I am talking about because in my 73 years old I have been journalist and writer. I am Juan Alborna-Salado but some friends call me "the Cuban American Hemingway".
Juan
Casablanca A timeless tale set on the coast of West Africa, the action, love, and suspense cannot be ignored or forgotten. Two lovers torn apart by a twist of fate years ago in Paris are reunited in Casablanca. Their meeting is a mess of bad timing, life-altering secrets, and unmistakable passion. Can they be united forever? Can love conquer all? Casablanca is a backdrop where these questions are tested while the lives of many hang in the balance. A superb performance by both Bogart and Bergman, this classic will last... more info
For classic movie lovers best version This item was really great with all the additional options and I gave it to my sister for a birthday present. I wish I got a copy of it for myself when I opened it and I told her so. That made her want it even more, well what can you do it was a great present for a movie but and I would recommend it to anyone who like old movies with snappy dialog. It is a very clever move.
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