With the coming of the second World War...
...many eyes in imprisoned Europe turned hopefully, or desperately...
...toward the freedom of the Americas.
Lisbon became the great embarkation point.
But not everybody could get to Lisbon directly.
And so a torturous, roundabout refugee trail sprang up.
Paris to Marseilles...
...across the Mediterranean to Oran.
Then by train, auto or foot across the rim of Africa to Casablanca...
...in French Morocco.
Here, the fortunate ones, through money or influence or luck...
...might obtain exit visas and scurry to Lisbon.
And from Lisbon to the new world.
But the others wait in Casablanca.
And wait and wait and wait.
To all officers:
Two German couriers carrying official documents murdered on train from Oran.
Murderer and possible accomplices headed for Casablanca.
Round up all suspicious characters and search them for stolen document.
Important!
Allez! Tout de suite! Rentrez!
May we see your papers?
I don't think I have them on me.
In that case you'll have to come along.
It's possible that I... Yes. Here they are.
These papers expired 3 weeks ago. You'll have to come along!
-What is going on? -I don't know, my dear.
Pardon me. Have you not heard?
We hear little, and understand even less.
Two German couriers were found murdered in the unoccupied desert.
This is the customary roundup of liberals...
...and beautiful girls for Monsieur Renault, the préfect of Police.
Unfortunately, refugees and the scum of Europe gravitated to Casablanca.
Some have been waiting years for a visa.
I beg of you, watch yourself. Be on guard.
This place is full of vultures.
Vultures everywhere. Everywhere!
-Thank you very much. -Not at all.
What an amusing little fellow.
Waiter.
-How silly of me. -What, dear?
I've left my wallet in the hotel.
Perhaps tomorrow we'll be on the plane.
It is good to see you again, Major Strasser.
Thank you, thank you.
May I present Captain Renault, the police préfect of Casablanca.
-Unoccupied France welcomes you. -Thank you, Captain.
Major Strasser, my aide, Lieutenant Casselle.
Captain Tonelli. The ltalian service at your command.
How kind.
You may find the climate of Casablanca a trifle warm.
We Germans must get used to all climates, from Russia to the Sahara.
-Perhaps you weren't referring to weather. -What else?
What has been done about the murder of the couriers?
My men are gathering twice the number of usual suspects.
-But we know who the murderer is. -Good. Is he in custody?
No hurry . Tonight he'll be at Rick's.
I've already heard about this café. And about Mr. Rick himself.
For nobody else gave me a thrill
Honey, with all your faults I love you still
Had to be you wonderful you. Had to be you!
Cause my hair is curly
Waiting, waiting, waiting.
I'll never get out of here.
I'll die in Casablanca.
But can't you make it a little more?
Please?
Sorry, madame, but diamonds are everywhere on the market.
Two thousand, four hundred.
All right.
The trucks are waiting. The men are waiting. Everything...
It's the fishing smack Santiago.
It leaves at one tomorrow night from the end of the marina. Third boat.
And bring 15 thousand francs, cash.
Remember, in cash.
Cheerio.
-Open up, Abdul. -Yes, professor.
-Waiter? -Yes, madame?
Will you ask Rick if he'll have a drink with us?
Madame, he never drinks with customers. I have never seen it.
What makes saloonkeepers so snobbish?
Perhaps if you told him I ran the 2nd largest bank in Amsterdam.
2nd largest? That wouldn't impress Rick.
The leading banker in Amsterdam is now a pastry chef in our kitchen.
We have something to look forward to.
And his father is the bellboy .
Ex cuse me.
I' m sorry, sir. This is a private room.
Of all the nerve! I know there is gambling in there.
You dare not keep me out.
What's the trouble?
I have been in every gambling room between Honolulu and Berlin.
If you think I'll be kept out, you' re very much mistaken.
Hello, Rick.
Your cash is good at the bar.
What? Do you know who I am?
I do. You' re lucky the bar is open to you.
This is outrageous! I shall report it to the Angriff.
You know, watching you now, one would think you've done this all your life.
-What makes you think I haven't? -Nothing.
-But when you first came, I thought... -You thought what?
What right do I have to think?
May I?
Too bad about those two German couriers, wasn't it?
They got a lucky break. Yesterday they were clerks...
...today they are the honored dead.
You are a very cynical person, Rick, if you'll forgive me for saying so.
I forgive you.
Will you have a drink with me?
I forgot, you never drink with... I'll have another, please.
You despise me, don't you?
If I gave you any thought, I probably would.
But why?
Do you object to the business I do?
But think of all the poor refugees who must rot here if I didn't help them.
It's not so bad. Through ways of my own, I provide them with exit visas.
For a price, Ugarte. For a price.
But think of all the poor devils who can't meet Renault's price.
I get it for them for half. Is that so parasitic?
I don't mind a parasite. I object to a cut-rate one.
Well, Rick, after tonight I will be through with the whole business.
And I' m leaving, finally, this Casablanca.
Who did you bribe for your visa? Renault or yourself?
Myself. I found myself much more reasonable.
Look, Rick.
IKnow what this is?
Something that even you have never seen.
Letters of transit signed by General DeGaulle.
They cannot be rescinded. Not even questioned.
One moment.
Tonight I'll be selling those for more money than even I ever dreamed of.
And then, addio, Casablanca.
I have many a friend in Casablanca, but somehow since you despise me...
...you are the only one I trust.
Will you keep these for me?
-For how long? -An hour. Perhaps a little longer.
I don't want them overnight.
Don't be afraid of that.
Please keep them for me.
Thank you. I knew I could trust you.
Waiter. I'll be expecting some people.
If anybody asks for me, I'll be right here.
Rick...
...I hope you' re more impressed with me now.
If you'll forgive me, I'll share my good luck with your roulette wheel.
Just a moment.
I heard a rumor those German couriers were carrying letters of transit.
I've heard that rumor too.
Poor devils.
You' re right, Ugarte.
I am a little more impressed with you.
-Say, who's got trouble? -We got trouble
-How much trouble? -Too much trouble
Well now don't you frown, just knuckle down and knock on wood
-Who's unhappy? -We're unhappy
-How unhappy? -Too unhappy
That won't do. When you are blue just knock on wood
-Now who's lucky? -We're all lucky
-Just how lucky? -Very lucky
Well smile up then, and once again let's knock on wood
-Hello, Rick. -Hello, Ferrari.
How's business at the Blue Parrot?
-Fine, but I'd like to buy your café. -lt's not for sale.
-You haven't heard my offer. -lt's not for sale at any price.
-What do you want for Sam? -I don't buy or sell human beings.
Too bad. That's Casablanca's leading commodity .
In refugees alone we could make a fortune together in the black market.
Suppose you run your business, and let me run mine.
Suppose we ask Sam. Maybe he'd like to make a change.
Suppose we do.
When will you realize that in this world isolationism is not a practical policy?
Sam, Ferrari wants you to work for him at the Blue Parrot.
I like it fine here.
-He'll double your pay . -I don't have time to spend money now.
Sorry .
The boss' private stock...
...because, Yvonne, I love you.
Oh, shut up!
All right, all right. For you I shut up, because, Yvonne, I love you.
Some Germans gave this check. Is it all right?
Where were you last night?
That's so long ago, I don't remember.
-Will I see you tonight? -I never make plans that far ahead.
Give me another.
-Sascha, she's had enough. -Don't listen to him. Fill it up.
Yvonne, I love you, but he pays me.
-Rick, I' m tired of having you... -Sascha, call a cab.
-Come on, we' re going to get your coat. -Take your hands off me!
You' re going home. You've had a little too much to drink.
Who do you think you are, pushing me around?
What a fool I was to fall for a man like you.
Go with her and be sure she gets home.
And come right back.
Yes, boss.
-Hello, Rick. -Hello, Louis.
How extravagant you are, throwing away women.
Someday they may be scarce.
I think I shall pay a call on Yvonne.
Maybe get her on the rebound.
When it comes to women, you' re a true democrat.
Et moi, je vous dis que I'attitude de I'Italie est immonde.
Qu'est-ce que vous auriez fait sans I'armée allemande?
If he gets a word in, it'll be an ltalian victory .
The plane to Lisbon.
You would like to be on it?
Why? What's in Lisbon?
The clipper to America.
I've often speculated on why you don't return to America.
Did you abscond with the church funds?
Did you run off with a Senator's wife?
I like to think you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.
It's a combination of all three.
And what in heaven's name brought you to Casablanca?
My health. I came here for the waters.
What waters? We' re in the desert.
I was misinformed.
Ex cuse me, Rick.
A gentleman inside has won 20,000 francs...
...and the cashier would like some money .
I'll get it from the safe.
I' m so upset, Rick. You know l...
Forget it, Emil. Mistakes like that happen all the time.
I' m awfully sorry .
Rick, there will be some ex citement here tonight. An arrest in your café.
-Again? -This is no ordinary arrest.
A murderer, no less.
If you' re thinking of warning him, don't. He cannot possibly escape.
-I stick my neck out for nobody . -A wise foreign policy .
La Corse, la Tunisie, Nice, qu'est-ce que vous avez fait pour les avoir?
We could have made the arrest earlier at the Blue Parrot.
But out of my high regard for you, we' re staging it here.
It will amuse your customers.
Our entertainment's enough.
We' re to have an important guest here tonight.
Major Strasser of the Third Reich.
We want him to be here when we make the arrest.
A demonstration of the efficiency of my administration.
I see. And what's Strasser doing here?
He certainly didn't come here to witness a demonstration of your efficiency .
-Perhaps not. -Here you are.
-lt shall not happen again. -That's all right.
Louis, you got something on your mind. Why don't you spill it?
How observant you are.
As a matter off act, I wanted to give you a word of advice.
Yeah?
-Have a brandy? -Thank you.
There are many exit visas sold in this café, but we know that you've never sold one.
That is the reason we permit you to remain open.
I thought it was because I let you win at roulette.
That is another reason.
There is a man arrived in Casablanca on his way to America.
He will offer a fortune to anyone who'll furnish him with an exit visa.
-What's his name? -Victor Laszlo.
Victor Laszlo?
That is the first time I've seen you impressed.
He's succeeded in impressing half the world.
It's my duty to see he doesn't impress the other half.
Rick, Laszlo must never reach America. He stays in Casablanca.
It'll be interesting to see how he manages.
Manages what?
His escape.
-But I just told you... -Stop it.
He escaped concentration camp. The Nazis chased him through Europe.
This is the end of the chase.
Twenty thousand francs says it isn't.
Is that a serious offer?
I just paid out 20 and I'd like to get it back.
Make it 10. I' m only a poor corrupt official.
Done.
No matter how clever he is, he needs an exit visa. Or I should say two.
-Why two? -He is traveling with a lady .
-He'll take one. -I think not. I've seen the lady .
And if he did not leave her in Marseilles or Oran...
...he certainly won't leave her in Casablanca.
Maybe he's not quite as romantic as you are.
It doesn't matter. There is no exit visa for him.
What ever gave you the impression that I might help Laszlo escape?
Because I suspect that under that cynical shell...
...you are at heart a sentimentalist.
Laugh if you will, but I happen to be familiar with your record.
Let me point out just two items:
In 1935, you ran guns to Ethiopia.
In 1936, you fought in Spain on the Loyalist side.
And got well paid on both occasions.
The winning side would have paid you much better.
Maybe.
It seems you' re determined to keep Laszlo here.
I have my orders.
I see. Gestapo spank.
My dear Rick, you overestimate the influence of the Gestapo.
I don't interfere with them, and they don't interfere with me.
In Casablanca, I am master of my fate.
-I am... -Major Strasser is here, sir.
-You were saying? -Ex cuse me.
Carl, see that Major Strasser gets a good table, close to the ladies.
I gave him the best, knowing he is German and would take it anyway .
Take him quietly . Two guards at every door.
-Everything is ready, sir. -Go ahead.
-Good evening, gentlemen. -Good evening, Captain.
-Won't you join us? -Thank you.
It's a pleasure to have you here, Major.
Champagne and a tin of caviar.
May I recommend Veuve Clicquot ' 26, a good French wine.
-A very interesting club. -Especially tonight, Major.
In a few minutes you'll see the arrest of the man who murdered your couriers.
I expected no less, Captain.
Monsieur Ugarte.
La partie continue.
-Will you come with us? -Certainly .
May I first cash my chips?
Very lucky, hm? 2,000, please.
Rick! Help me!
-Don't be a fool. You can't get away . -But Rick, hide me, do something!
Ex cellent, Captain.
When they come to get me, Rick, I hope you'll be more of a help.
I stick my neck out for nobody .
I' m sorry there was a disturbance, folks, but it's all over now.
Just sit down and enjoy yourselves. All right, Sam.
Rick, this is Major Heinrich Strasser of the Third Reich.
-How do you do, Mr. Rick. -How do you do.
You already know Herr Heinz of the Third Reich.
Please join us, Mr. Rick.
We are very honored tonight, Rick.
Major Strasser is one reason the Third Reich enjoys the reputation it has.
You repeat Third Reich as if you expected there to be others.
Personally, Major, I will take what comes.
Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?
-Unofficially, of course. -Make it official if you like.
-What is your nationality? -I' m a drunkard.
And that makes Rick a citizen of the world.
I was born in New York City, if that'll help you any .
I understand you came here from Paris at the time of the occupation.
There seems to be no secret about that.
Are you one of those people who can't imagine Germans in their beloved Paris?
It's not particularly my beloved Paris.
Can you imagine us in London?
When you get there, ask me.
Diplomatist!
How about New York?
There are sections of New York, Major, that I wouldn't advise you to invade.
-Who will win the war? -I haven't the slightest idea.
Rick is completely neutral about everything.
Including women.
You were not always so carefully neutral. We have a complete dossier.
" Richard Blaine, American. Age: 37. Cannot return to his country ."
The reason is a little vague. We also know what you did in Paris.
And why you left Paris. Don't worry, we won't broadcast it.
Are my eyes really brown?
You will forgive my curiosity, Mr. Blaine.
The point is an enemy of the Reich has come to Casablanca...
...and we are checking up on anybody who can be of any help to us.
My interest in Victor Laszlo staying or going is purely a sporting one.
In this case you have no sympathy for the fox?
Not particularly . I understand the point of view of the hound too.
Victor Laszlo published the foulest lies in the Prague newspapers.
Even after we marched in, he continued the scandal sheets from a cellar.
Of course, one must admit he has great courage.
I admit he's very clever. 3 times he slipped through our fingers.
In Paris he continued his activities.
We intend not to let it happen again.
Ex cuse me, gentlemen. Your business is politics, mine is running a saloon.
Good evening, Mr. Blaine.
You see, Major? You have nothing to worry about Rick.
Perhaps.
-I reserved a table. Victor Laszlo. -Yes, Monsieur Laszlo. This way .
Two cointreaux, please.
I saw no one of Ugarte's description.
Victor, I feel somehow we shouldn't stay here.
If we would walk out now it would only call attention to us.
Perhaps Ugarte is in some other part of the café.
Ex cuse me, you look like a couple on their way to America.
You'll find a market for this ring. I' m forced to sell it at a great loss.
-Thank you, but I don't think... -Perhaps for the lady .
The ring is unique.
Yes, I' m very interested.
Good.
What is your name?
Berger, Norwegian. At your service, sir.
I'll meet you in a few minutes at the bar.
I don't think we want to buy the ring, but thank you for showing it to us.
-Such a bargain. You' re sure? -Yes. Sorry .
-Monsieur Laszlo, is it not? -Yes?
I am Captain Renault, préfect of police.
Yes, what is it you want?
To welcome you to Casablanca and wish you a pleasant stay .
It isn't often we have so distinguished a visitor.
Thank you. Forgive me, Captain.
The present French administration hasn't always be so cordial.
May I present Miss llsa Lund.
I was informed you were the most beautiful women to visit Casablanca.
That was a gross understatement.
You' re very kind.
-Won't you join us? -lf you'll permit me.
Emil, please. Your best champagne. And put it on my bill.
It's a game we play . They put it on the bill, I tear it up. Very convenient.
Captain, the boy who's playing the piano...
Somewhere I've seen him.
-Sam? -Yes.
He came from Paris with Rick.
Who is he?
-You are in Rick's. Rick is... -ls what?
Mademoiselle, he's the kind of man, if I were a woman...
...and I weren't around, I should be in love with Rick.
But what a fool I am talking to a beautiful woman about another man.
Ex cuse me.
Mademoiselle Lund and Monsieur Laszlo, may I present Major Strasser.
How do you do?
This is a pleasure I have looked forward to.
I' m sure you'll ex cuse me if I' m not gracious.
You see, Major Strasser, I am a Czechoslovakian.
You were a Czechoslovakian. Now you are a subject of the German Reich.
I have never accepted that privilege. And I' m now on French soil.
I'd like to discuss some matters arising from your presence on French soil.
This is hardly the time or place.
Then shall we say tomorrow at 10 in the préfect's office.
With Mademoiselle.
Captain, I am under your authority .
Is that your order?
Let us say it is my request. That is a much more pleasant word.
Very well.
A very clever tactical retreat, Major.
-This time they really mean to stop me. -Victor, I' m afraid for you.
We've been in difficult places before, haven't we?
All donde las rosas crecen
El amor comenzó
Y fueron besos, dulces caricias
I must find out what Berger knows.
-Be careful. -I will. Don't worry .
Mr. Berger, could I see the ring again?
Champagne cocktail, please.
I recognize you from the news photographs, Monsieur Laszlo.
In a concentration camp, one is apt to lose a little weight.
We read 5 times that you were killed in 5 different places.
As you see, it was true every single time.
Thank heaven I found you, Berger.
I' m looking for a man named Ugarte. He's supposed to help me.
Ugarte cannot even help himself.
He's under arrest for murder.
He was arrested here tonight.
I see.
But we who are still free will do all we can. We are organized.
Underground, like everywhere else.
Tomorrow night there is a meeting at the Café du Roi.
If you will come...
Will you ask the piano player to come over here, please?
-How's the jewelry business, Berger? -Not so good. Check, please.
Too bad you weren't here earlier. We had a bit of ex citement, right?
Yes. Ex cuse me, gentlemen.
-My bill. -No. Two champagne cocktails.
-Hello, Sam. -Hello, Miss llsa.
I never expected to see you again.
It's been a long time.
Yes, ma'am. A lot of water under the bridge.
-Some of the old songs, Sam. -Yes, ma'am.
Where is Rick?
I don't know. I ain't seen him all night.
When will he be back?
Not tonight no more. He went home.
Does he always leave so early?
He never... He's got a girl up to the Blue Parrot.
Goes up there all the time.
You used to be a much better liar, Sam.
Leave him alone, Miss llsa. You' re bad luck to him.
Play it once, Sam. For old time's sake.
I don't know what you mean, Miss llsa.
Play it, Sam.
Play "As Time Goes By ."
I can't remember it, Miss llsa. I' m a little rusty on it.
I'll hum it for you.
Sing it, Sam.
You must remember this
A kiss is just a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say I love you
On that you can rely
No matter what the future
Brings as time goes by
Sam, I thought I told you never to play...
You were asking about Rick, and here he is. May I present...
-Hello, llsa. -Hello, Rick.
You've already met Rick? Then perhaps you also know...
This is Mr. Laszlo.
-How do you do. -How do you do.
One hears a great deal about Rick in Casablanca.
And about Victor Laszlo everywhere.
-Won't you join us for a drink? -Rick never...
Thanks, I will.
Well, a precedent is being broken. Emil.
Interesting café. I congratulate you.
-I congratulate you. -What for?
Your work.
Thank you. I try .
We all try . You succeed.
She was asking about you earlier, Rick, in a way that made me very jealous.
I wasn't sure you were the same.
-Let's see, the last time we met... -Was La Belle Aurore.
How nice. You remembered.
But of course, that was the day the Germans marched into Paris.
Not an easy day to forget.
I remember every detail. The Germans wore gray, you wore blue.
Yes. I put that dress away .
When the Germans march out I'll wear it again.
You' re becoming quite human. I suppose we have you to thank for that.
Ilsa, I don't wish to be the one to say it, but it's late.
So it is, and we have a curfew in Casablanca. The chief of police...
...shouldn't be caught drinking after hours.
-I hope we didn't overstay our welcome. -Not at all.
-Your check, sir. -My party .
Another precedent gone. This has been a very interesting evening.
I'll call you a cab.
-We'll come again. -Anytime.
-Say good night to Sam for me. -I will.
There's still nobody in the world who plays "As time Goes By " like Sam.
He hasn't played it in a long time.
A puzzling fellow, this Rick. What sort is he?
I really can't say, though I saw him quite often in Paris.
-Tomorrow at 10. -We'll be there.
Boss?
-Boss? -Yeah?
-Ain't you going to bed? -Not right now.
Ain't you going to bed in the near future?
You ever going to bed?
I ain't sleepy, either.
Good, then have a drink.
-No, not me, boss. -Well then, don't have a drink.
Boss, let's get out of here.
No, sir. I' m waiting for a lady .
Please, boss, let's go. Ain't nothing but trouble for you here.
She's coming back. I know she's coming back.
We'll take the car and drive all night.
We'll get drunk, go fishing and stay away until she's gone.
-Shut up and go home, will you? -No, sir, I' m staying right here.
They grab Ugarte, then she walks in.
That's the way it goes. One in, one out.
-Sam. -Yes, boss.
If it's December, 194 1 in Casablanca, what time is it in New York?
What?
My watch stopped.
I bet they' re asleep in New York.
I bet they' re asleep all over America.
Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world...
...she walks into mine.
-What's that you' re playing? -A little something of my own.
Well, stop it. You know what I want to hear.
You played it for her. You can play it for me.
-I don't remember... -lf she can stand it, I can.
Play it.
Yes, boss.
Who are you really? And what were you before?
What did you do, and what did you think?
We said no questions.
Here's looking at you, kid.
A franc for your thoughts.
In America they'd bring only a penny .
I guess that's all they' re worth.
I' m willing to be overcharged.
Tell me.
Well, I was wondering...
Why I' m so lucky . Why I should find you waiting for me to come along.
Why there is no other man in my life?
That's easy . There was.
He's dead.
I' m sorry for asking.
I forgot we said no questions.
Only one answer can take care of all our questions.
Ici Stuttgart, Allemagne.
Français et parisiens: Vos troupes ont abandonné leurs positions.
Les allemands seront demain dans la capitale...
Nothing can stop them now. Wednesday, Thursday, they'll be in Paris.
Richard, with your record, you won't be safe here.
I' m on their blacklist already . Their roll of honor.
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
Henri wants us to finish this bottle and three more.
He'll water his garden with champagne before he lets the Germans drink it.
This should take the sting out ofbeing occupied, doesn't it?
You said it.
Here's looking at you, kid.
My German's a little rusty .
It's the Gestapo.
They expect to be in Paris tomorrow.
They' re telling us how to act when they march in.
With the whole world crumbling, we pick this time to fall in love.
It's pretty bad timing.
Where were you 10 years ago?
10 years ago?
Let's see.
Yes, I was having a brace put on my teeth. Where were you?
Looking for a job.
Was that cannon fire?
Or is it my heart pounding?
It's the German 77th, and judging by the sound, about 35 miles away .
And getting closer every minute.
Here, here, drink up.
We'll never finish the other 3.
Them Germans will be here soon, and they'll come looking for you.
Remember, there's a price on your head.
I left a note in my apartment. They'll know where to find me.
It's strange.
I know so very little about you.
I know little about you.
Ex cept you had your teeth straightened.
Be serious, darling. You are in danger. You must leave Paris.
No, we must leave.
Yes, of course. We.
The train for Marseilles leaves at 5. I'll pick you up at your hotel at 4:30.
Not at my hotel. I...
...I have things to do in the city before I leave.
I'll meet you at the station.
All right, at a quarter to 5.
Say, why don't we get married in Marseilles?
That's too far ahead to plan.
Yes. I guess it is.
What about the engineer? Why can't he marry us on the train?
Why not? The captain on a ship can.
What's wrong, kid?
I love you so much.
And I hate this war so much.
It's a crazy world. Anything can happen.
If you shouldn't get away ...
If something should keep us apart...
...wherever they put you...
...and wherever I'll be, I want you to know that I...
IKiss me.
IKiss me as if it were the last time.
Where is she? Have you seen her?
I can't find her. She checked out of the hotel.
But this note came just after you left.
That's the last call, Mr. Richard.
Do you hear me?
Come on, Mr. Richard. Let's get out of here. Come on.
Rick, I have to talk to you.
I saved my first drink to have with you. Here.
-No, Rick. Not tonight. -Especially tonight.
Why did you have to come to Casablanca? There are other places.
I wouldn't have come if I'd known you were here.
Believe me, Rick, it's true. I didn't know.
Funny, your voice hasn't changed. I can still hear it.
" Richard, dear, I'll go with you anyplace.
We'll get on a train and never stop."
Don't, Rick.
I can understand how you feel.
You understand how I feel.
How long was it we had, honey?
-I didn't count the days. -Well, I did.
Every one of them.
Mostly I remember the last one.
The wild finish. A guy standing on a platform in the rain...
...with a comical look on his face...
...because his insides have been kicked out.
Can I tell you a story, Rick?
Does it got a wild finish?
I don't know the finish yet.
Go on, tell it. Maybe one'll come to you as you go along.
It's about a girl who had just come to Paris from her home in Oslo.
At the house of some friends...
...she met a man about whom she'd heard her whole life.
A very great and courageous man.
He opened up for her a whole beautiful world full of...
...knowledge and thoughts and ideals.
Everything she knew or ever became was because of him.
And she looked up to him and...
...worshiped him...
...with a feeling she supposed was love.
Yes, that's very pretty .
I heard a story once. In fact, I've heard a lot of stories in my time.
They went along with the sound of a tinny piano...
...playing in the parlor downstairs.
" Mister, I met a man once when I was a kid, " they'd always begin.
I guess neither of our stories is very funny .
Tell me...
...who was it you left me for?
Was it Laszlo, or were there others in between, or...
...aren't you the kind that tells?
I strongly suspect Ugarte left the letters of transit with Mr. Blaine.
I suggest you search the café immediately .
If Rick has the letters, he's too smart to let you find them there.
You give him credit for too much cleverness.
My impression was that he's just another blundering American.
We mustn't underestimate American blundering.
I was with them when they blundered into Berlin in 19 18.
As to Laszlo, we want him watched 2 4 hours a day .
It may interest you to know that at this very moment he's on his way here.
There is nothing we can do.
I' m delighted to see you both. Did you rest well?
I slept very well.
Strange, nobody's supposed to sleep well in Casablanca.
-May we proceed with the business? -With pleasure. Sit down.
Very well, Laszlo, we won't mince words.
You' re an escaped prisoner of the Reich.
So far you have been fortunate in eluding us.
You have reached Casablanca.
It is my duty to see that you stay in Casablanca.
Whether or not you will succeed is problematic.
Not at all. Renault's signature is necessary on every visa.
Captain, is it possible Herr Laszlo will receive a visa?
I' m afraid not.
My regrets, sir.
Well, perhaps I shall like it in Casablanca.
And Mademoiselle?
You needn't be concerned about me.
Is that all you wish to tell us?
Don't be in such a hurry . You have all the time in the world.
You may be in Casablanca indefinitely .
Or you may leave for Lisbon tomorrow. On one condition.
And that is?
You know the leader of the underground movement in Paris, Prague...
...Brussels, Amsterdam...
...Oslo, Belgrade, Athens...
Even Berlin.
Yes, even Berlin.
If you will furnish me with their names and whereabouts...
...you'll have your visa in the morning.
And the honor of having served the Third Reich.
I was in a German concentration camp for a year.
That's honor enough for a lifetime.
You will give us the names?
If I didn't give them to you in a concentration camp...
...where you had more persuasive methods at your disposal...
...I certainly won't give them to you now.
And what if you track down these men and kill them?
What if you murdered all of us?
From every corner of Europe hundreds, thousands would rise to take our places.
Even Nazis can't kill that fast.
You have a reputation for eloquence which I can now understand.
But you are mistaken.
You said enemies of the Reich can be replaced.
But there is one ex ception.
No one could take your place in the event anything unfortunate...
...should occur to you while you were trying to escape.
You won't dare interfere with me here.
This is still unoccupied France.
Any violation of neutrality would reflect on Captain Renault.
In so far as it is in my power.
By the way, last night you evinced an interest in Ugarte.
I believe you have a message for him?
Nothing important. But may I speak to him now?
You would find the conversation a trifle one-sided.
Señor Ugarte is dead.
I' m making the report now.
We haven't quite decided whether he committed suicide, or...
...died trying to escape.
Are you quite finished with us?
For the time being.
Good day .
Undoubtedly, their next step will be to the black market.
Ex cuse me, Captain.
Another visa problem has come up.
Show her in.
Sorry, we wouldn't be able to handle the police.
This is a job for Ferrari.
It can be most helpful to know Ferrari.
He practically has a monopoly on the black market here.
You will find him at the Blue Parrot.
Don't be too downhearted.
Perhaps you can come to terms with Captain Renault.
Hello, Ferrari.
Good morning, Rick.
I see the bus is in. I'll take my shipment with me.
No hurry, I'll have it sent over. Have a drink with me.
I never drink in the morning.
And every time you send my shipment over, it's always a little bit short.
Carrying charges, my boy .
Here, sit down.
There is something I want to talk over with you, anyhow.
The news about Ugarte upsets me very much.
You' re a fat hypocrite. You don't feel any sorrier for Ugarte than I do.
Of course not. What upsets me is the fact that Ugarte is dead...
...and no one knows where those letters of transit are.
Practically no one.
If I had those letters, I could make a fortune.
So could l, and I' m a poor businessman.
I have a proposition for whoever has those letters.
I'll handle the entire transaction.
Get rid of the letters, take all the risk for a small percentage.
And the carrying charges?
Naturally there would be a few incidental expenses.
That's the proposition I have for whoever has those letters.
I'll tell him when he comes in.
I'll put my cards on the table. I think you know where they are.
You' re in good company . Renault and Strasser probably think so too.
That's why I came over here. To give them a chance to ransack my place.
Rick, don't be a fool. Take me into your confidence. You need a partner.
Ex cuse me, I'll be getting back.
-Morning. -Ferrari is the fat gent at the table.
You won't find a treasure like this in all Morocco.
Only 700 francs.
You' re being cheated.
It doesn't matter, thank you.
For friends of Rick's we have a small discount.
Did I say 700 francs? You can have it for 200.
I' m sorry I was in no condition to receive you when you called last night.
It doesn't matter.
Special friends of Rick's get a special discount.
100 francs.
Your story had me a little confused. Or maybe it was the bourbon.
I have some tablecloths, some napkins...
Thank you. I' m really not interested.
Did you come back to tell me why you ran out on me at the railway station?
Yes.
Well, you can tell me now. I' m reasonably sober.
I don't think I will, Rick.
Why not? I got stuck with the ticket. I think I' m entitled to know.
Last night I saw what has happened to you.
The Rick I knew in Paris, I could tell him, he'd understand.
But the one who looked at me with such hatred...
I'll be leaving Casablanca soon and we'll never see each other again.
We knew very little about each other when we were in love in Paris.
If we leave it that way, maybe we'll remember those days and not Casablanca.
Not last night.
Did you run out on me because you knew what it would be like?
Hiding from the police, running away all the time?
You can believe that if you want to.
Well, I' m not running away anymore. I' m settled now.
Above a saloon, it's true, but...
...walk up a flight...
...l'll be expecting you.
All the same, someday you'll lie to Laszlo.
You'll be there.
No, Rick.
No. You see, Victor Laszlo is my husband.
And was... even when I knew you in Paris.
I was just telling Mr. Laszlo that unfortunately I' m not able to help him.
You see, my dear, word has got around.
As leader of all illegal activities, I' m an influential and respected man.
But it would not be worth my life to do anything for Mr. Laszlo.
You, however, are a different matter.
Ferrari thinks it might just be possible to get an exit visa for you.
You mean for me to go on alone?
And only alone.
I'll stay here and keep trying. I' m sure in a little while...
Might as well be frank.
It would take a miracle to get you out. The Germans have outlawed miracles.
We are only interested in two visas.
Please, llsa, don't be hasty .
You two will want to discuss this.
Ex cuse me. I'll be at the bar.
No, llsa. I won't let you stay here.
You must get to America. Believe me, somehow I will get out and join you.
But, Victor, if the situation were different...
...if I had to stay and there were only one visa...
...would you take it?
Yes, I would.
Yes, I see.
When I had trouble getting out of Lille...
...why didn't you leave me there?
When I was sick in Marseilles for two weeks and you were in danger...
...why didn't you leave me then?
I meant to. Something always held me up.
I love you very much, llsa.
Your secret will be safe with me.
Ferrari is waiting for our answer.
We've decided.
For the present we will look for two visas. Thank you very much.
Good luck, but be careful.
-You know you' re being shadowed? -Of course. It becomes an instinct.
I observe that you in one respect are a very fortunate man.
I am moved to make a suggestion. Why, I do not know.
Because it cannot possibly profit me.
But have you heard of Ugarte and the letters of transit?
Yes, something.
Those letters were not found on Ugarte when they arrested him.
You know where they are?
Not for sure, Monsieur.
But my guess is that Ugarte left those letters with Mr. Rick.
He is a difficult customer, that Rick. One never knows what he'll do or why .
But it is worth a chance.
Thank you very much. Good day .
Goodbye, and thank you for your coffee.
I shall miss it when we leave.
It was gracious of you to share it with me.
-Here's to you, sir. -Good luck.
-I'd better be going. -Check, please.
I have to warn you, sir.
This is a dangerous place full of vultures.
-Vultures everywhere. Thank you. -Goodbye.
It has been a pleasure to meet you.
You are getting to be your best customer.
Well, drinking. I' m very pleased with you.
Now you' re beginning to live like a Frenchman.
That's some going-over your men gave my place this afternoon.
We barely got cleaned up in time to open.
I told Strasser he wouldn't find the letters.
But I told my men to be very destructive.
You know how that impresses Germans.
Rick, have you got those letters of transit?
Louis, are you Pro-Vichy or Free French?
Serves me right for asking a direct question. Subject is closed.
It looks like you' re a little late.
So Yvonne's gone over to the enemy .
Who knows. She may constitute an entire second front.
I think it's time for me to flatter Strasser a little. I'll see you later.
Sascha!
French 75.
Put up a row of them.
Starting here and ending here.
We will begin with two.
Vous êtes une française, vous, d'aller avec les boches comme ça?
-Qu'en vous mêlez-vous? -Je me mêle pour ceux qui vont être.
-Ça va passer. -Ça, c'est qui?
Une minute.
What did you say? Would you kindly repeat it?
What I said is none of your business.
I'll make it my business.
I don't like disturbances in my place, so either lay off politics or get out.
You see, Captain?
The situation is not as under control as you believe.
Major, we are trying to cooperate with your government.
But we cannot regulate the feelings of our people.
Are you certain which side you' re on?
I have no conviction, if that's what you mean.
I blow with the wind...
...and the prevailing wind happens to be from Vichy .
And if it should change?
Surely the Reich doesn't admit that possibility?
We are concerned about more than Casablanca.
We know that every French province in Africa is honeycombed with traitors.
Waiting for their chance. Waiting perhaps...
...for a leader.
A leader? Like Laszlo?
I have been thinking.
It is too dangerous to let him go, it may be too dangerous to let him stay .
I see what you mean.
Ich bin schon hier, Herr Leuchtag.
Ich habe den feinsten Cognac gebracht. Den trinken sonst nur die Angestellten.
-Thank you, Carl. -Für Frau Leuchtag.
-Thank you, Carl. -Für Herr Leuchtag.
Sit down. Have a brandy with us.
To celebrate our leaving for America tomorrow.
Thank you very much.
I thought you would ask me, so I brought the good brandy ...
...and the dress glass.
At last the day's came!
We are speaking nothing but English now.
So we should feel at home when we get to America.
A very nice idea.
To America!
What watch?
10 watch.
Such much?
You will get along beautifully in America.
How is lady luck treating you?
Oh, too bad.
You'll find him over there.
Could I speak to you a moment, please?
How'd you get in here? You' re under age.
-I came with Captain Renault. -I should have known.
My husband is with me too.
He is? Captain Renault's getting broad-minded. Sit down.
Have a drink?
No, of course not. Mind if I do?
Mr. Rick...
...what kind of a man is Captain Renault?
Like any other man, only more so.
No, I mean...
...is he trustworthy? Is his word...
Just a minute. Who told you to ask me that?
He did.
I thought so. Where's your husband?
At the roulette table, trying to win enough for our exit visas.
Oh, of course he's losing.
How long have you been married?
8 weeks.
We come from Bulgaria.
Things are very bad there.
The devil has the people by the throat.
So, Jan and l, we...
...we do not want our children to grow up in such a country .
So you decided to go to America.
But we haven't much money, and...
...traveling is so expensive and difficult.
It was more than we thought to get here.
And then Captain Renault sees us...
...and he is so kind, he wants to help us.
Yes, I'll bet.
He tells me he can give us an exit visa.
But we have no money .
-Does he know that? -Yes.
And he's still willing to give you a visa?
And you want to know...
Will he keep his word?
He always has.
You are a man.
If someone loved you very much...
...so that your happiness was the only thing she wanted in the world...
...and she did a bad thing to make certain of it...
...could you forgive her?
Nobody ever loved me that much.
And he never knew, and the girl kept this bad thing locked in her heart...
...that would be all right, wouldn't it?
-You want my advice? -Yes, please.
Go back to Bulgaria.
But if you knew what it means to us to leave Europe, to get to America.
Oh, but if Jan should find out.
He is such a boy .
In many ways I am so much older than he is.
Yes, well, everybody in Casablanca has problems.
Yours may work out. You'll ex cuse me.
-Good evening. -Good evening.
You see? Here we are again.
I'll take that as a great compliment to Sam.
I suppose he means to you Paris of happier days.
He does.
Could we have a table close to him?
And far away from Strasser as possible.
The geography may be a little difficult to arrange.
This way, please.
I'll have Sam play "As Time Goes By ." I believe that's your favorite tune.
Thank you.
Two cognacs, please.
Marquons les jeux, mesdames et messieurs...
...les jeux sont faits. La partie continue.
Do you wish to place another bet, sir?
I guess not.
Have you tried 22?
I said 22.
Leave it there.
Cash it in and don't come back.
Are you sure this place is honest?
Honest? As honest as the day is long.
How are we doing tonight?
A couple of thousand less than I thought there would be.
Rien ne va plus.
He's just a lucky guy .
Mr. Rick, may I get you a cup of coffee?
No thanks, Carl.
-Captain Renault, may l... -Oh, not here, please.
Come to my office in the morning. We'll do everything businesslike.
-We'll be there at 6. -I'll be there at 10.
I' m happy for both of you.
Still, it's very strange that you won.
Well, maybe not so strange.
-I'll see you in the morning. -Thank you, Captain Renault.
Boss, you've done a beautiful thing.
Go away, you crazy Russian.
As I suspected. You' re a rank sentimentalist.
Why do you interfere with my little romances?
Put it down as a gesture to love.
Well, I'll forgive you this time.
But I'll be in tomorrow night with a breathtaking blonde.
And it'll make me very happy if she loses.
Mr. Blaine, I wonder if I could talk to you?
Go ahead.
Isn't there some other place?
It's rather confidential, what I have to say .
In my office.
You must know it's very important I get out of Casablanca.
It's my privilege to be one of the leaders of a great movement.
You know what I've been doing.
You know what it means to the work, to the lives of thousands of people...
...that I am free to reach America and continue my work.
I' m not interested in politics.
The problems of the world are not in my department.
I' m a saloonkeeper.
My friends in the underground tell me that you have quite a record.
You ran guns to Ethiopia.
You fought against the Fascists in Spain.
What of it?
Isn't it strange you always seem to be fighting with the underdog?
Yes, I found that a very expensive hobby .
But then I never was much of a businessman.
Are you enough of a businessman to appreciate an offer of 100,000 francs?
I appreciate it, but I don't accept it.
I'll raise it to 200,000.
My friend, you could make it a million francs or 3.
My answer would still be the same.
There must be some reason why you won't let me have them.
There is.
I suggest that you ask your wife.
-I beg your pardon? -I said, ask your wife.
-My wife? -Yes.
Play " La Marseillaise"! Play it!
See? If Laszlo's presence in a café can inspire this demonstration...
...what more will his presence in Casablanca bring on?
I advise this place be shut up at once.
-Everybody's having a good time. -Yes, much too good a time.
The place is to be closed.
-But I have no ex cuse to close it. -Find one.
-Santé, Monsieur. -Santé.
Everybody is to leave immediately .
This café is closed until further notice.
Clear the room at once.
How can you close me up? On what grounds?
I' m shocked to find that gambling is going on in here.
-Your winnings, sir. -Thank you.
Everybody out at once.
After this disturbance it is not safe for Laszlo to stay in Casablanca.
This morning it wasn't safe for him to leave Casablanca.
That is also true. Ex cept to return to Occupied France.
-Occupied France? -Under safe conduct from me.
Of what value is that?
You may recall what German guarantees have been worth in the past.
There are only two other alternatives for him.
The French authorities may find a reason to put him in concentration camp here.
The other alternative?
Perhaps you have already observed that in Casablanca human life is cheap.
Good night.
-What happened with Rick? -We'll discuss it later.
Our faithful friend is still there.
Victor, please don't go to the underground meeting tonight.
I must.
Besides, it isn't often that a man gets to display heroics before his wife.
Don't joke. After Major Strasser's warning tonight, I' m frightened.
To tell you the truth, I' m frightened too.
Shall I remain here in a hotel room, hiding?
Or carry on the best I can?
Whatever I'd say, you would carry on.
Victor, why don't you tell me about Rick? What did you find out?
Apparently he has the letters.
But no intention of selling them.
One would think if sentiment wouldn't persuade him, money would.
Did he give you any reason?
He suggested I ask you.
Ask me?
Yes, he said, "Ask your wife."
I don't know why he said that.
Well, our friend outside will think we've retired by now.
I'll be going in a few minutes.
When I was in the concentration camp...
...were you lonely in Paris?
Yes, Victor, I was.
I know how it is to be lonely .
Is there anything you wish to tell me?
No, Victor, there isn't.
I love you very much, my dear.
Yes, I know.
Victor, whatever I do, will you believe that l...
You don't have to say it.
I'll believe.
Good night, dear.
Good night.
Yes, dear?
Be careful.
Of course, I'll be careful.
Well, you are in pretty good shape.
How long can I afford to stay closed?
Two weeks, maybe three.
Maybe I won't have to. A bribe has worked before.
In the meantime everybody stays on salary .
Thank you, Herr Rick.
Sascha will be happy to hear it.
I owe him money .
You finish locking up, will you, Carl?
-Then I am going to the meeting of... -Don't tell me where you' re going.
I won't.
Good night.
Good night, Mr. Rick.
How did you get in?
The stairs from the street.
I told you this morning you'd come around, but this is a little early .
Won't you sit down?
-Richard, I had to see you. -" Richard!" We' re back in Paris.
Your unexpected visit isn't connected by chance with the letters of transit?
It seems that with those letters I'll never be lonely .
You can ask any price, but I must have those letters.
I went all through that with your husband. It's no deal.
I know how you feel about me, but I' m asking you...
...to put your feelings aside for something more important.
Do I have to hear again what a great man your husband is...
...what an important cause he's fighting for?
It was your cause too.
In your own way you were fighting for the same thing.
I' m not fighting for anything anymore ex cept myself.
I' m the only cause I' m interested in.
We loved each other once.
If those days meant anything at all to you...
I wouldn't bring up Paris if I were you. It's poor salesmanship.
Please listen. If you knew what really happened. If you only knew the truth.
I wouldn't believe you no matter what you told me.
You'd say anything now to get what you want.
You want to feel sorry for yourself, don't you?
With so much at stake all you can think of is your feelings.
One woman has hurt you, and you take revenge on the rest of world.
You' re a coward and a weakling.
No. Oh, Richard. I' m sorry .
I' m sorry, but you...
...you are our last hope.
If you don't help us, Victor Laszlo will die in Casablanca.
What of it?
I' m going to die in Casablanca. It's a good spot for it.
Now, if you'll...
All right.
I tried to reason with you.
I tried everything. Now I want those letters.
Get them for me.
I don't have to. I got them right here.
Put them on the table.
No.
For the last time, put them on the table.
If Laszlo and the cause mean so much to you, you won't stop at anything.
All right, I'll make it easier for you.
Go ahead and shoot. You'll be doing me a favor.
I tried to stay away .
I thought I would never see you again.
That you were out of my life.
The day you left Paris...
...if you knew what I went through.
If you knew how much I loved you.
How much I still love you.
And then?
It wasn't long after we were married that Victor went back to Czechoslovakia.
They needed him in Prague. But the Gestapo were waiting for him.
Just 2 lines in the paper:
"Victor Laszlo apprehended. Sent to concentration camp."
I was frantic. For months I tried to get word.
Then it came.
He was dead. Shot trying to escape.
I was lonely . I had nothing, not even hope.
Then I met you.
Why weren't you honest with me? Why did you keep your marriage a secret?
It wasn't my secret, Richard. Victor wanted it that way .
Not even our closest friends knew about our marriage.
That was his way of protecting me. I knew so much about his work.
If the Gestapo found out I was his wife it would be dangerous for me and...
...for those working with us.
And when did you first find out he was alive?
Just before you and I were to leave Paris together.
A friend came and told me that Victor was alive.
They were hiding him in a freight car in the outskirts of Paris.
He was sick. He needed me.
I wanted to tell you, but I didn't dare.
I knew you wouldn't have left Paris, and the Gestapo would have caught you.
Well...
...now you know the rest.
Well, it's still a story without an ending.
What about now?
Now?
I don't know.
I know that I'll never have the strength to leave you again.
And Laszlo?
You'll help him now, Richard, won't you?
You'll see that he gets out.
Then he'll have his work. All that he's been living for.
All ex cept one.
He won't have you.
I can't fight it anymore.
I ran away from you once. I can't do it again.
Oh, I don't know what's right any longer.
You have to think for both of us.
For all of us.
All right.
I will.
Here's looking at you, kid.
I wish I didn't love you so much.
-I think we lost them. -Yes.
I' m afraid they caught some of the others.
Come inside.
Come, Mr. Laszlo, I will help you.
Carl, what happened?
The police break up our meeting, Rick.
We escaped at the last moment.
-Come up here a minute. -Yes, I come.
I want you to turn out the rear entrance light. It might attract the police.
But Sascha always puts out that light.
Tonight he forgot.
Yes, I come. I will do it.
I want you to take Miss Lund home.
It's nothing, just a little cut. We had to get through a window.
This might come in handy .
Thank you.
Had a close one?
Yes, rather.
Don't you sometimes wonder if it's worth all this?
I mean, what you' re fighting for.
We might as well question why we breathe.
If we stop breathing, we'll die.
If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die.
What of it? Then it'll be out of its misery .
You know how you sound, Mr. Blaine?
Like a man trying to convince himself of something he doesn't believe.
Each of us has a destiny .
For good, or for evil.
I get the point.
I wonder if you do.
I wonder if you know that you' re trying to escape from yourself.
And that you'll never succeed.
You seem to know all about my destiny .
I know a good deal more about you than you suspect.
I know, for instance, that you' re in love with a woman.
It's perhaps a strange circumstance...
...that we both should be in love with the same woman.
The first evening I came into this café...
...I knew there was something between you and llsa.
Since no one is to blame...
...I demand no explanation.
I ask only one thing: You won't give me the letters of transit...
...all right.
But I want my wife to be safe.
I ask you as a favor...
...to use the letters to take her away from Casablanca.
You love her that much?
Apparently you think of me only as the leader of a cause.
I am also a human being.
Yes, I love her that much.
-Mr. Laszlo? -Yes?
You'll come with us. We have a warrant for your arrest.
On what charge?
Captain Renault will discuss that with you later.
It seems that destiny has taken a hand.
You have no proof and you know it. This isn't Germany or Occupied France.
All you can do is fine him a few thousand francs and give him 30 days.
You might as well let him go now.
I'd advise you not to be too interested in what happens to Laszlo.
If you were to help him escape...
What makes you think I'd stick my neck out for Laszlo?
Because, one, you bet 10,000 francs he'd escape.
Two, you've got the letters of transit. Now, don't bother to deny it.
And you might do it simply because you don't like Strasser's looks.
As a matter off act, I don't like them either.
They' re all ex cellent reasons.
Don't count too much on my friendship, Ricky .
In this matter I' m powerless.
Besides, I might lose 10,000 francs.
You' re not very subtle, but you are effective. I get the point.
Yes, I have the letters.
But I intend using them myself.
I' m leaving Casablanca on tonight's plane. The last plane.
And I' m taking a friend with me. One you'll appreciate.
-What friend? -llsa Lund.
That ought to put your mind to rest about my helping Laszlo escape.
The last man I want to see in America.
You didn't come here to tell me this.
You have the letters of transit.
You can fill in your names and leave anytime you please.
Why are you still interested in what happens to Laszlo?
I' m not. But I am interested in what happens to llsa and me.
We have a legal right to go, it's true, but people have been held here...
...in spite of their legal rights.
What makes you think we want to hold you?
Ilsa is Laszlo's wife.
She probably knows things Strasser would like to know.
Louis, I'll make a deal with you.
If instead of this petty charge you have against him...
...you could get something big...
...something that would chuck him in a concentration camp for years...
...that would be a feather in your cap, wouldn't it?
It certainly would. Germany, eh, Vichy, would be very grateful.
Then, release him.
You be at my place a half-hour before the plane leaves.
I'll have Laszlo come there to pick up the letters of transit...
...and that'll give you grounds to make the arrest.
You get him and we get away .
To the Germans, that last will be just a minor annoyance.
There's still something about this business I don't understand.
Miss Lund is beautiful, yes...
...but you were never interested in any woman.
She isn't just any woman.
I see.
How do I know you'll keep your end of the bargain?
I'll make the arrangements right now with Laszlo in the visitor's pen.
I'll miss you. You' re the only one in Casablanca with less scruples than I.
Oh, thanks.
Go ahead, Ricky .
Call off your watchdogs when you let him go. I don't want them around.
I' m taking no chances, not even with you.
Should we draw up papers, or is a handshake good enough?
Certainly not good enough. But since I' m in a hurry, it'll have to do.
To get out of Casablanca and to America. You' re a lucky man.
By the way, my agreement with Sam is he always gets 25 percent of the profits.
I happen to know he gets 10 percent. But he's worth 25.
Abdul, Carl and Sascha stay with the place or I don't sell.
Of course they stay . Rick's wouldn't be Rick's without them.
So long.
And don't forget you owe Rick's 100 carton of American cigarettes.
I shall remember to pay it to myself.
-You' re late. -I was informed as Laszlo was leaving...
...the hotel, so I' m on time.
-I thought I said no watchdogs. -He won't be followed here.
You know this place will never be the same without you.
I know what you mean.
I've spoken to Ferrari. You'll still win at roulette.
Is everything ready?
I have the letters here.
Tell me, when we searched the place, where were they?
Sam's piano.
Serves me right for not being musical.
Here they are.
You better wait in my office.
Victor thinks I' m leaving with him. Haven't you told him?
-No, not yet. -But is everything all right?
Everything is quite all right.
We'll tell him at the airport. The less time to think, the easier.
Please trust me.
Yes, I will.
-I don't know how to thank you. -Save it, we still have a lot to do.
-I brought the money . -I Keep it, you'll need it in America.
-But we made a deal... -Never mind that.
You won't have any trouble in Lisbon, will you?
No. That's all arranged.
Good, I've got the letters made out in blank...
...all you have to do is fill in the signatures.
Victor Laszlo, you' re under arrest.
On the charge of accessory to the murder of the couriers...
...from whom these letters were stolen.
You' re surprised at my friend Ricky? The explanation is simple.
Love, it seems, has triumphed over virtue.
Not so fast, Louis. Nobody is going to be arrested. Not for a while yet.
-Have you taken leave of your senses? -I have. Sit down.
I wouldn't like to shoot you, but I will if you take one more step.
Under the circumstances, I will sit down.
-IKeep your hands on the table. -I suppose you know what you' re doing...
...but I wonder if you realize what this means?
I do. We've got plenty of time to discuss that later.
Call off your watchdogs, you said.
Call the airport and let me hear you tell them.
And remember, this gun is pointed right at your heart.
That is my least vulnerable spot.
Is that the airport?
This is Captain Renault speaking.
There'll be 2 letters of transit for the Lisbon plane.
There's to be no trouble about them.
Good.
Hello?
My car, quickly!
This is Major Strasser.
Have a squad of police meet me at the airport at once.
At once, do you hear?
Hello, radio tower?
Lisbon plane taking off in ten minutes, east runway .
Visibility one and one half miles.
Light ground fog.
Depth of fog approximately 500.
Ceiling unlimited. Thank you.
Louis, have your man go with Laszlo and take care of his luggage.
Certainly, Rick, anything you say .
Find Mr. Laszlo's luggage and put it on the plane.
This way, please.
If you don't mind, fill in the names. That'll make it even more official.
You think of everything, don't you?
And the names are Mr. and Mrs. Victor Laszlo.
But...
...why my name, Richard?
Because you' re getting on that plane.
But I don't understand, what about you?
I' m staying here with him until the plane gets safely away .
No, Richard. What has happened to you? Last night you said...
Last night we said a great many things.
You said I was to do the thinking for both of us.
I've done a lot of it since then. It all adds up to one thing:
Your getting on that plane with Victor where you belong.
Now you've got to listen to me.
Do you have any idea what you'd have to look forward to here?
Chances are we'd both wind up in a concentration camp. True, Louis?
I' m afraid Major Strasser would insist.
You' re saying this only to make me go.
I' m saying it because it's true.
Inside we both know you belong with Victor.
You' re part of his work, the thing that keeps him going.
If that plane leaves the ground and you' re not with him, you'll regret it.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon. And for the rest of your life.
But what about us?
We'll always have Paris.
We didn't have. We'd lost it until you came to Casablanca.
We got it back last night.
When I said I would never leave you.
And you never will.
But I have a job too.
And where I' m going, you can't follow. What I've got to do...
...you can't be any part of.
Ilsa, I' m no good at being noble.
But it doesn't take much to see that the problems of 3 little people...
...don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.
Someday you'll understand that.
Here's looking at you, kid.
Everything is in order.
All ex cept one thing.
There's something you should know before you leave.
I don't ask you to explain anything.
It may make a difference to you later on.
You said you knew about llsa and me.
But you didn't know she was at my place last night when you were.
She came for the letters of transit. Right, llsa?
She tried everything to get them, and nothing worked.
She did her best to convince me she was still in love with me.
But that was all over long ago.
For your sake she pretended it wasn't, and I let her pretend.
I understand.
Here it is.
Thanks.
I appreciate it.
Welcome back to the fight.
This time I know our side will win.
Are you ready, llsa?
Yes, I' m ready .
Goodbye, Rick.
God bless you.
You better hurry . You'll miss that plane.
Well, I was right. You are a sentimentalist.
Stay where you are.
I don't know what you' re talking about.
What you did for Laszlo.
And that fairy tale you invented to send llsa away with him.
I know a little about women. She went.
But she knew you were lying.
Anyway, thanks for helping me out.
I suppose you know this isn't going to be pleasant for either of us.
Especially for you.
I'll have to arrest you.
As soon as the plane goes, Louis.
What was the meaning of that phone call?
Victor Laszlo is on that plane.
Why do you stand here? Why don't you stop him?
Ask Mr. Rick.
Get away from that phone.
I would advise you not to interfere.
I was willing to shoot Renault. I'll shoot you.
Put that phone down!
Get me the radio tower.
Put it down!
Major Strasser has been shot.
Round up the usual suspects.
Allez. Cette voiture. Vous allez là.
Well, you' re not only a sentimentalist, but you've become a patriot.
Maybe. It seemed like a good time to start.
Perhaps you' re right.
It might be a good idea for you to disappear from Casablanca for a while.
There's a Free French garrison over at Brazzaville.
I could arrange passage.
My letter of transit?
I could use a trip.
But it doesn't change our bet. You still owe me 10,000 francs.
That 10,000 francs should pay our expenses.
"Our" expenses?
Louis...
...I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.