Casablanca (1943)

Drama Romance
→ Influenced 2 films ← Inspired by 5 films

In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.

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Everybody Comes to Rick's (1940)1
 Pépé le Moko
Pépé le Moko (1937)2
 Algiers
Algiers (1938)3
 La Grande Illusion
La Grande Illusion (1937)4
 The Rules of the Game
The Rules of the Game (1939)5

→ Influenced

Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso (1992)6
 When Harry Met Sally...
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)7

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Influenced By

  1. Everybody Comes to Rick's (1940)
    "This unproduced play by Murray Burnett and Joan Alison served as the direct source material for "Casablanca." Warner Bros. purchased the rights to the play for $20,000, a record sum at the time, and adapted it into the film." Everybody Comes to Rick%27s Wikipedia
  2. Pépé le Moko (1937)
    "Directed by Julien Duvivier, this French film tells the story of a criminal hiding in the Casbah of Algiers. Its themes and setting influenced "Casablanca," particularly through its American remake, "Algiers" (1938)." Casablanca Never Would've Happened Without This Forgotten 1938 Movie Adrienne Tyler ScreenRant
  3. Algiers (1938)
    "An American remake of "Pépé le Moko," this film starred Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr. The success of "Algiers" inspired Warner Bros. to develop "Casablanca," with thematic and narrative similarities between the two films." Casablanca Never Would've Happened Without This Forgotten 1938 Movie Adrienne Tyler ScreenRant
  4. La Grande Illusion (1937)
    "Directed by Jean Renoir, this French film features a scene where characters sing "La Marseillaise" to defy their captors. This scene influenced a similar, iconic moment in "Casablanca."" Casablanca %28film%29 Wikipedia
  5. The Rules of the Game (1939)
    "Also directed by Jean Renoir, this film's themes and character dynamics influenced "Casablanca." Notably, actor Marcel Dalio appeared in both films, linking their styles and narratives." National Film Registry: Celebrating “Casablanca” (1942) | Now See Hear! The Library of Congress

Influenced

  1. Porco Rosso (1992)
    "The film's setting and character dynamics, especially the romantic tension and wartime backdrop, are echoed in *Porco Rosso*." Fans of Hayao Miyazaki Should Check Out His Underrated 1992 Gem Brian Kirchgessner MovieWeb
  2. When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
    "Harry and Sally's discussions about "Casablanca" reflect the film's influence on their perspectives on love and relationships." 6 Lessons from Nora Ephron’s “When Harry Met Sally…” — By Britton Perelman Britton Perelman By Britton Perelman