Rick & Ilsa
"We'll always have Paris"
In wartime Casablanca, the cynical bar owner Rick meets again Ilsa, the love who left him in Paris; in the end, he gives her up so she can flee with her husband, a resistance leader.
01Why it matters
"Casablanca" is one of the most beloved films ever, and its farewell one of cinema's most famous endings.
02The conflict
The war, Ilsa's husband and duty over love.
03The iconic moment
The farewell on the foggy airport tarmac.
04What survived
"As Time Goes By"; three Academy Awards.
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Rick & Ilsa?
In wartime Casablanca, the cynical bar owner Rick meets again Ilsa, the love who left him in Paris; in the end, he gives her up so she can flee with her husband, a resistance leader.
Why is the story of Rick & Ilsa famous?
"Casablanca" is one of the most beloved films ever, and its farewell one of cinema's most famous endings.
How does the story of Rick & Ilsa end?
The farewell on the foggy airport tarmac. "As Time Goes By"; three Academy Awards.
Is the story of Rick & Ilsa real?
Rick & Ilsa is a work of fiction.
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