Review of Casablanca (1943) by Spencer P — 10 Jan 2016

With a perfect balance of historical drama, romance, and smart political subtext, this is an age-proven landmark for noir Hollywood classics.

This review of Casablanca (1943) was written by Spencer P on 10 Jan 2016.

Casablanca has generally received very positive reviews.

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