Casablanca (1942) is a romantic drama directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid. Set during World War II in a Moroccan nightclub, the film follows an American expatriate torn between love and duty as he helps his former lover and her husband escape the Nazis. With iconic dialogue, timeless performances and emotional depth, this classic remains one of the most celebrated films in cinema history.