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Saturday Afternoon Movie “Casablanca” (1988)

Published: December 4, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: December 13, 2025
Where: St. Agnes Library

Address: 444 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Phone: +1 212-621-0619

“Casablanca” (1942), directed by Michael Curtiz, is a timeless romantic drama set during World War II. The film stars Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine, a cynical American expatriate who runs a popular nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco, a city teeming with refugees desperate to escape the war. Rick’s life takes a dramatic turn when his former lover, Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman), arrives with her husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), a renowned resistance leader.

Ilsa and Victor are seeking letters of transit to flee to America and continue their fight against the Nazis. As Rick and Ilsa confront their unresolved feelings, Rick must choose between his love for Ilsa and his moral duty to help Victor’s cause. Filled with iconic lines, unforgettable characters, and a stirring score, “Casablanca” is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption, set against the backdrop of global conflict. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, it remains a masterpiece of classic cinema.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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