North African Spy Shadow (1)

Author: Murray Burnett et al. (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: During World War II, Germany swept across Europe, and Lisbon became a stepping stone for those seeking freedom in the United States. Casablanca, the French-controlled port not occupied by Germany, became a hub for spies and refugees from various countries., a former U.S. intelligence officer in Paris, maintained a detached yet independent presence in this den of intrigue, forging an alliance with Police Chief Reno.'s hotel became a center for black-market trade in freedom visas and a meeting place for spies and agents. resistance leader and his wife,, also fled to's hotel but lacked visas to leave. Meanwhile, kept a watchful eye on them. As suddenly encountered her old friend, the pianist, and asked him to play "," rushed out to reunite with her. To his shock, was the lover he had engaged to just before Paris fell, only to see her vanish without a trace. Now, she was married. The military and police from both and governed the refugees in this French-controlled unoccupied zone with ambiguous ties. 's appearance reawakened's humanity, and he could no longer stand idly by as the authorities exploited the refugees. When unraveled the mystery of her disappearance, driven by the trio's selfless love and the greater good, decided to take action to resolve the crisis. The film won the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, and was also nominated for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, and was named one of the Top 10 box office hits in the U.S.