"Casablanca" is a classic film released in 1942, directed by Michael Curtiz. Set during World War II, the story unfolds in the city of Casablanca, Morocco, where refugees seek escape from the war. The film follows Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, who runs a nightclub and faces a moral dilemma when his former lover, Ilsa Lund, portrayed by Ingrid Bergman, reappears with her husband, Victor Laszlo. The film is renowned for its memorable quotes, such as "Here's looking at you, kid," and its themes of love, sacrifice, and resistance against tyranny. "Casablanca" won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and remains a significant cultural touchstone in cinema history.