Casablanca

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this classic film follows the story of Rick Blaine, a cynical American expatriate who runs a nightclub in the Moroccan city of Casablanca. The plot thickens when Rick’s former lover, Ilsa Lund, re-enters his life, accompanied by her husband, a renowned resistance leader. As tensions rise, Rick faces a moral dilemma that could alter the course of many lives. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the film stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, whose performances have become iconic. The movie won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and can be viewed on Soap2day for free.