my.favorite.movie.ever.
during world war II, europeans who were fleeing from the germans, sought refuge in america. but to get there they would first have to go casablanca and once they get there, they have to obtain exit visas which are at a premium.
the hottest spot in casablanca is rick's cafe which is operated by the cynical rick blaine, an american expatriate, who for some reason can't return there. two german couriers were killed and the letters of transit they were carrying were taken. captain renault, the chief of police (and corrupt vichy official), informs rick that victor laszlo, the european resistance leader, is in casablanca and will do anything to get an exit visa but renault has been "told" by major strasser of the gestapo, to keep laszlo in casablanca. accompanying him is ilsa lund, rick's ex-lover, whose appearance reopens old wounds.
in the list of afi's most memorable lines in film history, casablanca led with six different quotes (gone with the wind and wizard of oz were next with three each.)
the following clip shows two different scenes that have some of my favorite quotes that did not make the list.
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