Bogart Films

From Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains
Rated PG

Casablanca is a classic 1942 romantic drama set in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Casablanca during World War II. The story follows Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a cynical American who runs a nightclub in the city and must choose between his love for a beautiful woman named Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) and helping her husband Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), a Czech Resistance leader, escape the Nazis. Along the way, Rick is forced to confront his past and make difficult decisions as he fights for true love, freedom and justice.

From John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett
Rated Passed

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a 1948 American adventure drama film written and directed by John Huston. It tells the story of two downtrodden Americans, Fred C. Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Bob Curtin (Tim Holt), who join with an old prospector, Howard (Walter Huston), to search for gold in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico. The men face many hardships and hazards along the way, including interactions with dangerous bandits who are also looking for gold in the same area. In the end, greed and paranoia lead to the downfall of the three men, as they turn against each other and ultimately lose all the gold they found. The film was a commercial and critical success, and was nominated for four Academy Awards.

From John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre
Rated Passed

The Maltese Falcon is a 1941 film directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart as the hard-boiled detective Sam Spade. The film follows Spade as he investigates the strange murder of his partner and uncovers a conspiracy involving a priceless statuette of a falcon. Spade finds himself faced with a powerful and dangerous group of people, all of whom are willing to do whatever it takes to get their hands on the falcon. Amidst a seedy underworld of corruption and greed, Spade must use his wits and cunning to outwit them, and ultimately uncover the truth behind the statuette's mysterious origins. Along the way, Spade encounters femme fatale Brigid O'Shaughnessy (Mary Astor) and a host of colorful characters, while trying to solve the mystery before it's too late.

From Howard Hawks, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely, Martha Vickers
Rated Passed

The Big Sleep is a classic 1946 film noir directed by Howard Hawks and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. It follows private investigator Philip Marlowe as he is hired by a wealthy family to investigate a blackmail case. As Marlowe digs deeper into the case, he becomes entangled in a web of double-crosses, corruption, and murder. Marlowe must use his wit and detective skills to unravel the mystery and outwit some of the most dangerous people in the underworld. Along the way, he falls in love with the daughter of the family he is hired to protect. With unexpected twists and turns, The Big Sleep is an entertaining and suspenseful film that showcases Bogart's undeniable charm.

From Howard Hawks, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Walter Brennan, Dolores Moran
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To Have and Have Not is a classic film directed by Howard Hawks and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The movie is based on Ernest Hemingway's novel of the same name. Set in Fort-de-France, Martinique during World War II, the movie follows the story of a fishing boat captain, Harry Morgan, and his adventures as he is reluctantly drawn into the fight against the occupying Nazis. He soon finds himself working with the French Resistance and fighting against the oppressive forces. Along the way, he falls in love with a sultry American lounge singer, Slim, who helps him on his mission. The movie culminates in an explosive climax in which Morgan and his allies take on the tough Nazi forces and succeed. The movie is an all-time classic and is considered a landmark in both the film noir and war genres.

From Edward Dmytryk, starring Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, Van Johnson, Fred MacMurray
Rated Not Rated

The Caine Mutiny (1954) is a classic military drama directed by Edward Dmytryk. Set during World War II, the film centers around the crew of the USS Caine, a minesweeper assigned to patrol the Pacific. Captain Queeg, an unpredictable and volatile man, takes command of the ship and is soon resented by his officers and crew. When an incident in the fog leads to a minor mutiny, the officers of the Caine are put on trial for their actions. The movie follows the trial, as well as the events leading up to the mutiny, and explores themes of loyalty, responsibility, and leadership. It stars Humphrey Bogart as Queeg and Van Johnson as the ship's executive officer. The movie won an Academy Award for Best Picture and was nominated for four other awards, including Best Director and Best Screenplay.

From John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull
Rated PG

The African Queen is a 1951 adventure-romance film directed by John Huston. The film stars Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn as the two main characters, Charlie Allnut and Rose Sayer. Set in German East Africa during World War I, the story follows Charlie, a hard-drinking river rat, and Rose, a prim and proper missionary, as they undertake a perilous journey in a small boat, The African Queen, down the Ulanga River to Lake Tanganyika in an effort to defeat a German warship. Along the way, their rugged determination and unlikely friendship blossoms into romance. Through the course of the journey, Charlie and Rose must survive numerous obstacles, such as rapids and a hostile native tribe, in order to complete their mission. The African Queen is a classic tale of courage, survival, and the triumph of the human spirit.

From Billy Wilder, starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Walter Hampden
Rated Passed

Sabrina is a romantic comedy-drama film from 1954 directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. The story follows Sabrina Fairchild (Hepburn), the daughter of a chauffeur for the wealthy Larrabee family. Sabrina falls in love with David Larrabee (Holden), a playboy and heir to the family fortune, but he has no interest in her. Sabrina is sent to Paris to study cooking and returns a sophisticated woman. David finds himself attracted to her and they begin a romance. Meanwhile, his older brother Linus (Bogart) is in charge of the family business and takes a more serious interest in Sabrina. Linus begins to realize that Sabrina is the woman he has been looking for all along. The film follows the romantic entanglements between Sabrina, David and Linus as they come to terms with their feelings for each other.

From Delmer Daves, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Bruce Bennett, Agnes Moorehead
Rated Passed

Dark Passage is a 1947 film noir directed by Delmer Daves and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The film follows a man named Vincent Parry (Bogart) who is falsely accused of murdering his wife and is on the run from the law. With the help of Irene Jansen (Bacall), a sympathetic artist, Vincent is able to hide from the police and clear his name. However, he quickly finds out that his wife’s real killer is still on the loose and out to get him. With the help of Irene, Vincent goes on a thrilling adventure to prove his innocence and outwit the killer. Along the way, he discovers some dark secrets about his life and his wife’s death that complicate the truth and make it hard to tell who the real killer is.

From Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, Aldo Ray, Joan Bennett
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