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Casablanca, premiering toward the end of 1942, presents a romantic melodrama. Throughout the movie, it is difficult to comprehend that this movie was produced during World War II. Casablanca was written at breakneck speed and under appalling pressure (Koch 165). ... Casablanca has become an American classic. ... Casablanca ranks number two on the American Film Institution’s list of Top 100 movies (www. ... Casablanca defines Bogey (Humphrey Bogart) for all time as the existential-hero-in-spite-of-himself (Koch 165). ... I think at the beginning of the movie Rick is portrayed as a man hiding in Casablanca from his problems. Major Renault brings up this idea that Rick is hiding-out in Casablanca. ...
Another important reason Casablanca became a classic is the setting. The setting of the movie was Casablanca, Morocco an occupied city during World War II. The choice of Casablanca set up many theories between the movie and real life. ... This allegory was induced by the fact that President Roosevelt and Churchill met in Casablanca for a war conference.
The setting is unique for a romantic drama, because it is during a war. Most people relate war with tragedy not love. The plot of a person finding love in war is bizarre. ...
In conclusion, Casablanca is a classic because of the excellent character development of Rick, the setting of World War II, and the romance out of war.
Approximate Word count = 1089
Approximate Pages = 4.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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