Casablanca

Author: Alex
Location: Seattle, WA

"Casablanca"

Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by Paul Haggis
Music by John Williams

Principal Cast:

George Clooney (Rick Blaine)
Rachel Weisz (Ilsa Lund)
Liev Schreiber (Victor Laszlo)
Morgan Freeman (Sam)
Anthony Hopkins (Captain Renault)
Ciarán Hinds (Major Stasser)
Bob Hoskins (Signor Ferrari)
Steve Buscemi (Signor Ugarte)

Tagline: "Play It, Sam…Play “As Time Goes By”." 11/1/07

Synopsis: The classic tale of love and adventure is now in the hands of seven-time Oscar nominee Martin Scorsese. Oscar-winning writer Paul Haggis is expected to revive this epic with the best screenplay in years. Oscar-winning actors such as George Clooney, Rachel Weisz, Morgan Freeman, and Anthony Hopkins, along with Liev Schreiber will star. John Williams will compose the score.

What the press would say:

Martin Scorsese is hoping to at last win his overdue Oscar with this classic tale of love and adventure. Filmed in black and white, this remake stars George Clooney, Rachel Weisz, Liev Schreiber, and many more in a film that Bogart, Bergman, and Henreid would be proud to see in theatres. A truly spectacular masterpiece, especially in the Supporting Actor category! As Oscar Season draws closer Warner Brothers is hoping to walk away with as many nominations as they can with "Casablanca":

Best Picture
Best Director: Martin Scorsese
Best Actor: George Clooney
Best Actress: Rachel Weisz
Best Supporting Actor: Liev Schreiber
Best Supporting Actor: Morgan Freeman
Best Supporting Actor: Anthony Hopkins
Best Supporting Actor: Ciarán Hinds
Best Supporting Actor: Bob Hoskins
Best Supporting Actor: Steve Buscemi
Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Haggis
Best Score: John Williams
As well as various technical categories…