‘Casablanca’ Plays it Again at Theaters

Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund Laszlo and Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine in "Casablanca." ©Turner Entertainment.

By A Front Row Features Staff Report

HOLLYWOOD—Who says there are no good movies playing at theaters anymore?

“Casablanca,” the quintessential Hollywood love story, returns to the big screen as Turner Classic Movies presents the 70th anniversary event on March 21, with special matinees in select theaters.

Moviegoers will be able to experience the time-honored classic in a stunning digital presentation by NCM Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Warner Home Video.

The event will be introduced by TCM host Robert Osborne who will discuss Casablanca’s enduring legacy and reveal some of its fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. “Casablanca” starred Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid and became one of the most beloved films in cinema history. It won three Academy Awards in 1944 including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay.

Tickets for Turner Classic Movies Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be broadcast to nearly 500 select movie theaters across the country through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the NCM Fathom website (theaters and participants are subject to change).