Set against the backdrop of World War II, 'Casablanca' is a timeless romantic drama directed by Michael Curtiz. The film stars Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine, an American expatriate who runs a nightclub in Casablanca, and Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund, his former lover who re-enters his life under perilous circumstances. Renowned for its memorable lines and the iconic song 'As Time Goes By,' the film won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and remains a classic in cinematic history.
