Set in North Africa in 1941 and released in December 1942, Casablanca is the classic of all classic films, the enduring triumph of Hollywood's golden age. This volume contains the complete screenplay as well as an enlightening behind-the-scenes look at how the Oscar-winning movie was made and how the screenplay evolved, by one of its writers, Howard Koch. Charles Champlin, Roger Ebert, Umberto Eco, and others contribute incisive analyses of the movie's timeless appeal, and the foreward by film scholar Richard Brown assesses its place in film history. Twenty-five beautifully reproduced stills capture the dramatically charged scenes of this true American classic.

"Casablanca is a classic. This script reads beautifully...This book is a must for film buffs."--The Los Angeles Times