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Who said this: “Unoccupied France welcomes you to Casablanca."
Strasser
Ugarte
Renault
During the war, Vichy France is the term used for the unoccupied parts of the country. It extends to French territories as well. As a Vichy official, Renault holds the rank of captain.
Lazlo
Who said this: “Oh, we Germans must get used to all climates, from Russia to the Sahara. But perhaps you were not referring to the weather."
Strasser
WWII armies can also exist in "strategic peace." When encountering other officials, even the German officers can also be courteous in neutral territory. Strasser, a German officer, holds the rank of major, and interacts courteously in this scene.
Renault
Goebbels
Lichtenstein
Who said this: “Madame, he never drinks with customers. Never. I have never seen it."
Sam
Rey
Carl
Carl is an honest and dependable waiter at Rick’s cafe. It's unclear if he is also a former staff of Rick outside of Casablanca. But Rick develops workers loyal to him, wherever he goes.
Rick
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Who said this: “Your cash is good at the bar."
Rock
Rick
Rick doesn’t believe in letting people inside his VIP area just because they are rich. He is gutsy as he is principled. High connections don't impress him.
Ruck
Rourke
Who said this: “What right do I have to think?"
Amarte
Ugarte
Ugarte is a black market dealer. During war times, these dealers are either life-savers or scums. Ugarte seems to be both.
Jugarte
Marate
Who said this: “I don't mind a parasite. I object to a cut-rate one."
Victor
Rick
Rick wasn’t really interested in Ugarte’s underhanded dealings. He was merely making conversation with him in this scene. You can see it in his disinterested reactions.
Rene
Oscar
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Who said this: “You despise me, don't you?"
Strasser
Renault
Lazslo
Ugarte
Ugarte is Italian-born but is a North African dealer. He senses Rick's true opinions of him in this scene. But he takes it in stride.
Who said this: “Too bad. That's Casablanca's leading commodity. In refugees alone, we could make a fortune, if you work with me through the black market."
Ferrari
Ferrari is a businessman with legitimate fronts and illegitimate dealings. During war times, it's not unusual to be a businessman serving both sides. They're after profit, after all.
Ugarte
Strasser
Lazslo
Who said this: “Suppose you run your business and let me run mine."
Lazslo
Ferrari
Rick
Rick was talking to Ferrari when he said this line. Both are businessmen but they have different stands on issues. They also have different political leanings.
Ugarte
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Who said this: “My dear Rick, when will you realize that in this world, today, isolationism is no longer a practical policy?"
Renault
Benz
Lamborghini
Ferrari
In Casablanca, many Europeans come for holiday or to work. Signor Ferrari is an Englishman who settled there. Opportunities abound in foreign lands for businessmen like him.
Who said this: "I like it fine here."
Sam
Sam is the loyal employee of RIck. He appears to be a longtime employee of Rick's. But it's unsure if they worked in the USA together prior to being in Casablanca.
Jam
Ram
Ham
Who said this: “How extravagant you are - throwing away women like that. Some day they may be scarce."
Rohipnol
Renault
Renault makes this comment when he observes how Rick treats his women. Apparently, the American is seeing a woman. But the woman feels that they have a deeper relationship than how Rick interprets it.
Riadh
Relesto
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Who said this: “I stick my neck out for nobody."
Rick
Rick tries so hard to be apolitical during such politically strife times. His stoic demeanor is consistent during confrontations like this scene. But his character eventually reveals something deeper.
Steve
Humphrey
Jason
Who said this: “Rick, there are many exit visas sold in this cafe, but we know that you've never sold one. That is the reason we permit you to remain open."
Roald
Renault
Renault is fishing for information from Rick, as usual. They usually do this info-fishing dance. But the ritual always falls flat on Renault's face.
Rinehart
Ruckus
Who said this: “My interest in whether Victor Laszlo stays or goes is purely a sporting one."
Victor
Pablo
Rick
Two important characters are about to be introduced to Rick soon. In this scene, Rick acts as if he doesn't care. But it seems that he cares more than what is seen or revealed.
Sam
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Who said this: “I'm only a poor corrupt official."
Strasser
Fassbinder
Renault
Renault and Rick are now arranging a bet about Lazlo. The officer is still fishing for information. But Rick is always steps ahead.
Ferrari
Who said this: “Excuse me, gentlemen. Your business is politics. Mine is running a saloon."
Victor
Jason
Rick
Rick is discussing with Renault and Strasser at this point. if he has his way, he wouldn't want these kinds of characters in his saloon. But business is business, so everyone's welcome.
Foxy
Who said this: “I'm sure you'll excuse me if I'm not gracious. But you see Major Strasser, I'm a Czechoslovakian."
Carter
Laszlo
Victor Laszlo just arrived in Casablanca when he said this line. Unfortunately, his welcome party is not so welcoming. But it's unoccupied territory, so he can't be touched.
Lund
Bantor
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Who said this: “You used to be a much better liar, Sam."
Carla
Ilsa
Ilsa is conversing with the piano player when she said this line. This establishes that Ilsa and Sam know each other prior to meeting in Casablanca. It also establishes that Sam worked for Rick prior to being in Casablanca.
Georgetta
Maria
Who said this: “Leave him alone, Miss Ilsa. You're bad luck to him."
Rino
John
Sam
Sam is looking out for his boss again. His loyalty extends beyond work relations. Sam also cares for his boss' emotional welfare.
Rick
Who said this: “Play it, Sam. Play 'As Time Goes By.’"
Ilsa
Out of the handful of classic lines in this film, this one stands out the most. While said clearly enough, people often misquote this as “Play it again, Sam." And that's why it stands out -- for the error.
Carla
Vanessa
Bushra
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Who said this: “Ricky, you're becoming quite human. I suppose we have to thank you for that, Mademoiselle."
Rufus
Raindridge
Renault
Renault also tries to tease Rick as often as he can. He's under the impression that they're friends. But it's an unrequited treatment.
Rufio
Who said this: “A very puzzling fellow, this Rick. What sort is he?"
Laszlo
Laszlo is puzzled about the American saloon owner. While he finds his behavior odd, he is also intrigued. Europeans clash with Americans this way sometimes.
Ludo
Lichtenstein
Lamar
Who said this: “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine."
Renault
Rufus
Rembrandt
Rick
Rick is back to drinking his woes away. Heartbreak drives even the strongest men weak. Alcohol becomes a best friend during these times.
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Who said this: “With the whole world crumbling, we pick this time to fall in love."
Elena
Malena
Ilsa
Ilsa speaks this while in Paris. You'd think she's addressing Victor here. But it's actually Rick who's the recipient.
Maruca
Who said this: “You played it for her, you can play it for me. If she can stand it, I can. Play it!"
Rack
Rick
A hard and stoic man like Rick can also get sentimental. Apparently, a hard and stoic man can also have romantic theme songs. In this scene, Rick asks Sam to play that for him.
Jack
Jones
Who said this: “Was that cannon fire or is it my heart pounding?"
Maria
Edna
Linda
Ilsa
Ilsa was with Rick when she said this. A girl in love knows a lot of hyperboles for sure. It enamors the lovers even more.
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Who said this: “Here's looking at you, kid."
Renault
Rookie
Rick
RIck’s sentimentality is shown in his words and actions. This line is one example of that. He says this line more than once in the film.
Renault
Who said this: “You must know it's very important I get out of Casablanca. It's my privilege to be one of the leaders of a great movement. Do you know what I've been doing?"
Lorca
Laszlo
Lazslo was trying to convince Rick about handing over the exit visas for them. He explains his work as a resistance fighter. But his demeanor doesn't show it much.
Lindberg
Lichtenstein
Who said this: “I wish I didn't love you so much."
Linda
Maria
Ilsa
Rick and Ilsa share the same sentimentality when in love. Maybe that's why they clicked together. Sadly, their circumstances didn't.
Sheeba
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Who said this: “That is my least vulnerable spot."
Renault
Renault has a gun pointed at him in this scene. Rick points to his heart, threatening to shoot there. And this line was the retort.
Romaine
Rinault
Rambaud
Who said this: “We'll always have Paris."
Victor
Renault
Rick
Rick is obviously still in love with Ilsa. Even upon seeing her with her husband, his feelings didn't change. But he is hiding his hurt.
Ernest
Who said this: “Round up the usual suspects."
Ferrari
Laszlo
Renault
Renault asks fellow officers to look for suspects. it's a way of luring them away from the real assassin. It's also a way to hide the truth.
Strasser
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Who said this: “Perhaps you have already observed that in Casablanca human life is cheap."
Renault
Strasser
Having Major Strasser around is stressful for Rick. The German official brings tension. Tension is always bad for business.
Ferrari
Ugarte
Who said this: “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
Rainwright
Rick
Rick seems to have softened his stance of Captain Renault by the end of the film. They end up both covering up for each other. This last scene becomes iconic for the film as it ends with this line.
Rimbaud
Repold
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