Humphrey Bogart Best Movies

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

Casablanca is a 1942 romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Set in the Vichy-controlled Moroccan city of Casablanca, the film follows an American expatriate, Rick Blaine (Bogart), who must choose between his love for a former lover and helping her and her husband escape from the Nazis. Along the way, Rick finds himself at the center of a power struggle between the Nazis, the Vichy French, and the underground resistance. With the help of his friend, Captain Louis Renault (Claude Rains), and the mysterious German refugee Ilsa Lund (Bergman), Rick is able to outwit them all while finding his own path to redemption.

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

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a 1948 adventure drama directed by John Huston. It follows two Americans, Fred C. Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Bob Curtin (Tim Holt), who team up to prospect for gold in the remote Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico. As they search for gold, they must also contend with the dangers of the rugged terrain, hostile natives, and criminal gangs. Along the way, they are joined by a grizzled old prospector, Howard (Walter Huston), who helps them in their pursuit of gold. As the men become increasingly desperate, they are driven by their greed and paranoia towards mistrust and violence. Ultimately, they discover that the quest for wealth and power can lead to a greater, more personal, treasure.

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

The Maltese Falcon is a 1941 American film noir directed by John Huston in his directorial debut. The screenplay by Huston and the novel by Dashiell Hammett were adopted from the 1930 novel of the same name. The film stars Humphrey Bogart as private investigator Sam Spade, Mary Astor as his femme fatale client, Brigid O'Shaughnessy, and Sydney Greenstreet as the powerful villain Kasper Gutman. The story follows Sam Spade as he is hired by a beautiful woman to locate a valuable statuette known as the Maltese Falcon. As the case progresses, Spade discovers that the woman and her cohorts are willing to do anything to acquire the falcon and that there is much more to the statuette than it appears. Through twists and turns, Spade is eventually pitted against Gutman as they compete to acquire the Maltese Falcon.

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

The Big Sleep is a 1946 film noir classic directed by Howard Hawks, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Set in 1940s Los Angeles, the film follows Philip Marlowe, a hardboiled private detective played by Bogart, as he is hired by a wealthy general to investigate a gambling debt owed by the general's daughter. Along the way, Marlowe uncovers a complex web of blackmail, murder, and double-crossing that leads him further and further into a dangerous underworld. With the help of the sexy and mysterious Vivian Rutledge (Bacall), Marlowe wades deep into the murky waters of the city's seedy underbelly, where he must use his wits, street smarts, and charisma to find the truth and save the day.

From Howard Hawks, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Walter Brennan, Dolores Moran
Rated Passed

To Have and Have Not is a 1944 romantic drama film directed by Howard Hawks and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The film is based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the story of a fishing boat captain in French-controlled Martinique who is persuaded to help the French Resistance by smuggling a man and his wife off the island. Along the way, he falls in love with the wife, and their relationship is tested by the dangers of war. The movie was praised for its witty dialogue, chemistry between Bogart and Bacall, and its realistic portrayal of life during wartime.

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

The African Queen is a 1951 adventure film directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. The film tells the story of a gruff Canadian boat captain, Charlie Allnut, and a prim English missionary, Rose Sayer, who are thrown together in an African riverboat while on a mission to destroy a German gunboat during World War I. Despite their differences, the two join forces and embark on a dangerous journey upriver in the East African jungle. Along the way, they must contend with wild animals, raging rapids, and enemy soldiers. Despite the odds, they eventually reach their destination and succeed in their mission. Along the way, their mutual respect, admiration, and even romance grows.

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

The Caine Mutiny is a 1954 American drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Humphrey Bogart. The film is based on the 1951 novel The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk. It is set in World War II and follows a US Navy vessel and its crew, under the command of a tyrannical and paranoid Captain Philip Queeg. When the officers and crew become increasingly concerned about Queeg’s mental health and his handling of the ship, they eventually decide to relieve him of command, leading to a court-martial for mutiny. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Bogart. It won Best Supporting Actor for José Ferrer.

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

Sabrina (1954) is a romantic comedy-drama directed by Billy Wilder, starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden. The film follows Sabrina Fairchild (Hepburn), a shy and sheltered daughter of a wealthy family’s chauffeur. Sabrina is hopelessly in love with her father’s employer’s playboy son, David Larrabee (Holden). To try to get his attention, Sabrina travels to Paris and returns as an elegant and sophisticated young woman. Meanwhile, David’s older brother Linus (Bogart) takes a suspicious interest in her and eventually falls for her. As Sabrina is caught in the middle of the two brothers’ love triangle, the audience is taken on a journey of an unexpected and delightful romance.

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 tells the story of Vincent Parry, a man unjustly accused of murdering his wife who escapes from prison and embarks on a quest to prove his innocence. While on the run from the police, he is aided by a young artist named Irene Jansen, who helps him avoid capture and heal from his wounds. As the two of them become closer, they find themselves in a dangerous web of lies and deceit as they search for the truth and seek justice. The film features a unique narrative structure, as the first third of the film is told in first-person perspective from Vincent's point of view. Dark Passage is a gripping and suspenseful film that explores themes of loyalty and betrayal.