The film "Casablanca"

Film Review # 115774

Film

An explanation of the romantic film "Casablanca".

1,399 words () | 0 sources | MLA | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper gives a brief outline of where, when and who produced the film, "Casablanca". The paper describes the story in the film and describes it as witty, sophisticated and romantic. The paper also relates that the film presents a story of espionage and a classic romantic triangle that is set against a backdrop of war and the conflict between democracy and totalitarianism. Brief descriptions of the main characteres in the film are also provided.

From the Paper:

"In another scene a couple is trying to win enough money to buy their freedom. The policeman says the woman can earn their way by sleeping with him. To save the woman this indignity and ensure the couple's freedom Rick tells her what to bet on. The couple wins and leaves. The policeman accepts it as a sporting loss. Other ways in which we learn of Rick's scrupulous honesty include the actions of Ugarte, who entrusts him with the letters of transit and Sam, the piano player, who refuses to leave Rick despite the offer of a 100% increase in salary. Ultimately, Rick sacrifices his own personal happiness to support a higher purpose, the cause of freedom. "