Casablanca - Rick's "play it Sam"

Casablanca - Rick's "play it Sam"

[@dalebuckner9318]

"We'll take the car and drive all night. We'll get drunk. We'll go fishing and stay away until she's gone". Sam was a good friend.

[@frankbarnwell____]

Have a drink.

[@fbisono66]

Indeed.

[@Idk666-b5t]

​@frankbarnwell____ no not me boss

[@timdowney6721]

When Rick later says “No one ever loved me that much,” he was overlooking Sam.

[@cameronbleecker9072]

“Of all the gin-joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” One of my all time favorite movie quotes🙌🏼 truly amazing

[@CaesarInVa]

Agreed...and if you listen closely, you can feel the anguish in Rick's voice when he says "mine".

[@ericlee8229]

Yep. All-time classic.

[@johnadamski9913]

Play it Sam.

[@ronpatton9424]

"No, Sir. I'm waiting for a lady."

[@don312000]

That movie has many of the best lines in movie history.

[@cflo1386]

Every dude should have a friend like Sam.

[@soioioioioioio34]

JL every dudes do mines is Cliff

[@OriginalRocketJock]

@@dreikojhon Watch the movie, then comment. Work on being informed.

[@edwardcochran5060]

@@dreikojhon You Sir, need to watch, and listen, when you view the film again. Neither "Dooley", or "Sam", was anyone's Slave.... Take another look, and listen.

[@spidaranubis]

Sam in Casablanca, Sam in Lord of the Rings, Sam in Game of Thrones... Sam is a blessed name

[@faithcarter9423]

Yesss!!!

[@robindew5524]

Ricks lines were so wonderfully written. He said them with heart. You could feel them.

[@fw1421]

Man,that’s heart ache. First time I saw Casablanca was on TV in the early 60’s on Saturday Night at the Movies. I was maybe 10 0r 11. Even then I could understand the anguish on Ricks face. Here I am at 67 and it’s still one of my all time favorite movies. I must have seen it 100 times or more. Two years ago Cinemark theatres had it playing on the big screen,all restored. Man on the big screen it was amazing,when Ingrid was in a closeup they had her in a soft focus. When Bogey was in a closeup he was in a sharp focus. I never saw that before. They don’t make films like that anymore. Today it’s all explosions and special effects,all for the big money. Hollywood only cares about the money today,very little art and story.

[@spudeleven5124]

"Ars Gratia Artis" is long gone.

[@jazzman1626]

Some actresses insisted on soft focus.

[@paulbrewer2374]

I like the way Sam refuses to obey Rick's order to "Shut up and go home, will ya?!" He knows that Rick doesn't really want him to leave. And Rick knows that he needs Sam's friendship and clear thinking. Sam has kept Rick out of trouble before and he knows that Sam will do it again - as many times as necessary. This was quite an unusual role for an African-American man in 1942. Sam is an accomplished pianist and singer. And we learn in this scene that he's a composer, too. He is also a confidant who challenges Rick's impulses to make the wrong decisions. And he is dearly loved by both Rick and Ilsa as the one who created and maintains the musical bond of their love with the song, "As Time Goes By". Dooley Wilson created an unforgettable character with his portrayal of Sam. And I have always deeply appreciated him for that.

[@michaelbarlow6610]

@ Paul Brewer. What a superbly insightful comment you made about the relationship between Sam, Rick Blaine and Ilsa Lund in "Casablanca". And you worded your comment perfectly. One of the best, most insightful comments I have ever had the pleasure of reading on KZbin.

[@bneale]

Sam was getting a little uppity, there.

[@Garrettk41]

It's true, this was an unusual role for a black actor. They never considered rewriting the character as white, although apparently they did think of making it a woman instead. Perhaps then she would have been named Samantha. But for the potential female role, they considered Hazel Scott, Lena Horne, and (just think about this one) Ella Fitzgerald. But yeah, Dooley was wonderful. His performance was just the right touch.

[@sjw5797]

@@Garrettk41 Ella Fitzgdrald did portray a piano player and singer in Let No Man Write My Epitaph.

[@Garrettk41]

@@sjw5797 Never heard of that one.

[@somethingsomething9006]

2:24 gives me goosebumps every time. The orchestra softly coming in and joining the piano just...it's perfection.

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

Absolutely. That look of total anguish and loss...for himself, for America and for the world. "It's December 1941...I bet they're asleep all over America". Within a few days, that would no longer be true. Man...

[@alessandrorigobello7551]

yes it is.

[@michaelnaisbitt1590]

Bogart should have won a oscar for this performance in this all time classic movie

[@arita2006]

One of the best scenes in one of the best movies.

[@darcychu9652]

arita2006 How true! Actually I thought this scene is the most depth-touching scene in the whole movie!

[@laurenceporter9354]

... 2:00 Sam begins to play ... the camera zooms in ... and at 2:16 Bogard 'sobs' ... wow ... we've all been right there! ... gets me EVERY time

[@fbisono66]

closeup at 2:00 he mutters something, at around 2:26 when he picks up his cigarette closeup again! and off to Paris, Brilliant.

[@lilbazzer]

Simply the best movie ever made.

[@ankursingh9548]

that would be there will be blood

[@randywhite3947]

ankur singh there will be blood isn’t even PTA’s Best film let alone the best film ever

[@JerryD121657]

What a wonderful movie. I honestly think it was the greatest movie ever made.

[@Tonetwisters]

Didja ever see the Buster Keaton film where he played a Confederate train engineer? That had to be second greatest ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGepn6Fol66hm9k

[@scottknode898]

It is considered one of the greatest films ever made and Humphrey Bogart is known as one of the greatest film stars and was ranked in the top 10 of all time by Entertainment Weekly

[@EmmaClips-vv9dg]

I think this is the most iconic Bogart scene in this movie..his looks, his voice, his emotions, his everything rolled up into one, raw.

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

Maybe the single most iconic scene of all time, along with "here's looking at you, kid", both in the same film.

[@oleskool61]

Never truly realized how powerful that scene is. Two old friends, one down on his luck and a best friend doing his best to lift him up. " You played it for her you can play it for me... play it!.

[@cjs66Mustang]

I have watched this film many, many times, never tire of it, so many great scenes and lines......

[@Tonetwisters]

I've only been able to see it once, and even then, not every minute of it ...

[@lancewadethomas8709]

Best Film ever... especially for the person who appreciates the subtleties and romanticism of the era. Those are the things that make life worth living... And movies worth watching

[@photo161]

In this the great by-gone era of legendary film actors, Bogart was the greatest. Here, playing a tough guy brought low by a tortured heart, he makes you feel his pain and in so doing, enriches your life...!

[@monicabella7894]

And will always remain the best actor for all times!

[@gillis1215]

One of the greatest movies ever made, and during wartime.

[@Q.Gold30]

I share your thoughts on this

[@Barreno]

One of the best movies of all time

[@R-L-I]

Sam was a very good friend to Rick, we should all be so lucky to have a buddy like that.

[@PC4USE1]

The greatest movie portraying lost love and sacrifice to a higher cause. The writers and actors did not realize at the time that they were creating a film for the ages.

[@DelightLovesMovies]

There's nothing to say about this film that hasn't already been said. Its so beautiful and timeless its among the greatest films ever made.

[@91Wildcat700]

The end of a relationship is the hardest thing in the world. You're doing great until one little thing trips your memory a sight a smell a receipt from a gas station you filled up at by her house at 2am. Then you're suddenly taken back into those deeply powerful deeply passionate moments, just to realize it's all over when you snap out of it.

[@susanb2015]

No losing a child is a million times worse.

[@vladabuba]

Hardest things are death, serious illness, war, politicans. Breakups are fifth then in the hardest scale.

[@jjharvathh]

No, actually, end of a relationship, is the hardest.

[@jjharvathh]

@Deep Moticons You, are really so wise...you know everything !!! WOW

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Sad but true

[@talkaboutwacky]

Sam is such a bro to Rick. I loved their friendship

[@samanthawhatshername2939]

"It's a world of laughter A world of tears It's a world of hopes And a world of fears There's so much that we share That it's time we're aware It's a small world after all"

[@WillScarlet16]

Some old movies like this, you can tell were more forward-thinking with their black characters than most movies at the time. Yes, Sam is still in a subservient role, but the writers let him have his dignity, and they make clear that he has a special relationship with the hero.

[@jaelie8398]

William Craig Perfectly said. Black characters were almost always either maids or the bad guys in TV back then. Lt. Uhura from Star Trek was another who changed that.

[@steveweinstein3222]

Yes. Even Hatty McDaniel in GWTW was anything but subservient. Even Rhett Butler says she's the only person whose respect he'd like to win. Those kinds of subtleties flew over the audience at the time, but they had a reach anyway.

[@carlostalavera9030]

Well, actually if you remember, Rick finally sells his saloon to signior Ferrari and says that Sam will receive a high percentage of whta the saloon earns. So... yes, Rick cares for him.

[@rdehn5799]

your comment is reaching for moral ground, this is an echo of slavery and this scene as well as your opinion with all the thumbs up show that at least there are forward thinkers...but this scene shows how little things have changed by the subtext. Try watching this scene with a black person and then write how good you feel about it first.

[@MrGNugget]

There's nothing dignifying about this role, don't get it confused because he has a lot of speaking lines. The woman calls a grown man "boy". All he does in this film is be subservient to "boss" and play music. He's a cariacture of a black man, it might as well be a minstrel show. "IMMA PLAY THAT SONG REAAL GUD BOSS", "BOSS WHAT WE DOING BOSS".

[@vaughanbrowne5504]

This scene accurately portrays what love can do to you. Bogarde acting here is superb . One can feel his pain, his heartache and loneliness all caused by a woman he loved. A great movie , a great script and wonderful acting .

[@dial-si7nb]

"Of all the bins on all the nature strips in all the towns in all the world she hides in mine." I will always remember this famous quote by Rick.

[@orlandosanchez7634]

This film is just great. Saw it for the first time this week and I loved it!

[@pablooscarzumpichiatti6945]

Mi pelicula favorita a pesar de los año ya la vi 20 veces y no me canso .

[@sartainja]

Pure classic in so many ways.

[@bigdeal6852]

One of the best scenes and best movies of ALL TIME ! If I lived on an island and had to pick only 10 movies....this would be my second (2) pick !

[@JasonDebly]

The greatest movie of all time!

[@charlesvanderhoog7056]

Casablanca is remembered for a line that was never heard in the film "Play it again, Sam". In the film it is "Play it!" by Bogart and "Please, play it" by Bergman. The film is curious from a modern point of view as they never get to 'do it' while wanting it desperately and having every opportunity. This tension does not exist any more and it makes the story a bit incomprehensible.

[@JakeSezz]

The best scene in the movie. Using the existing B&W medium to it's fullest: the shadows on Rick through this scene are masterful. Finest piece of cinema ever created, Casablanca. #WellGetDrunk (edited for spelling)

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Yes, Jake . The fast disappearing Art of Cinematography . Painting with Light . Cameraman and Director . And often the Director got the credit instead of the camera guy.

[@Tonetwisters]

Yes. A masterpiece.

[@dobermanpac1064]

Greatest love story ever to reach the big screen. 😎

[@djsinner2005]

Rick: If it's December 1941 in Casablanca, what time is it in New York? Sam: Uh, my watch stopped! Epic Sam...

[@Tonetwisters]

Wonder if that was before or after the 7th ...

[@paulandzik7190]

@@Tonetwisters It was...

[@grog3514]

Why does he want to know the time in NY?

[@crazyman8472]

"I bet they're asleep in New York; I bet they're asleep all over America..." Definitely pre-Pearl Harbor. 🤔

[@dorothyaguilar5639]

" Casa Blanca " as time goes by. L💙ve this movie my all time favorite.

[@ZhaoYun320]

Even if he threatened to fire him, i Doubt Sam would left Rick. Rick didnt see sam as a player or an employee, he saw him as one of the few he can call a friend...its such a great flick

[@71superbee39]

Sam is the epitome of loyalty ...

[@tubage07]

Even the final seconds are brilliant, as they use the exhaled cigarette smoke to transition into the flashback...

[@richardvaughn2111]

As good as it gets. And it gets better all the time.

[@ktjonas8275]

one of my favorite lines is in this movie...''''we will drive all night, get drunk, go fishing;.....sounds like a good idea to me....

[@steveweinstein3222]

"It's December, 1941 … I'll bet they're asleep in New York. I'll bet they're asleep all over America."

[@user-fn1zz3fl2v]

最高です😆🎵🎵 彼の本心が、かいま見られますね～❤️

[@nickrandles1102]

God I know how he feels, if I saw her now, even as much as I want to, it's like Sam says. She's nothing but trouble for me.

[@darcychu9652]

Nick Randles A kind of trouble hard to bear as well as hard to resist.

[@KianoUyMOOP]

Unfortunately, I think I'll have to go through that somewhere down the road because she's my godmother's daughter. I'll try to watch this movie again to prepare before then.

[@swampwitch6133]

@@darcychu9652 Yep been there you love someone so much but you know that the two of you aren't meant to be together.

[@logan32086]

Me too. It's been years and I don't know what I'd do if I saw her again.

[@granvillebutler5449]

I have someone in my past like this. She is Kryptonite for me.

[@OutlawSoul]

that's the way it goes. *one in. one out*

[@steveheywood9428]

The Max Steiner score was amazing in the background as was everything written by him...

[@AceLM92]

Had that moment Rick had. having a drink while thinking about happy times that make you hurt

[@alexandrebertrand-lafleur3114]

God bless Humphrey Bogart, rest your soul, Rick Blaine!

[@juanmanuelparadacontreras9565]

Memorable escena de esta gran pelìcula de siempre en seguir gustando a travès del tiempo.

[@cards0486]

I love Rick and Sam together. “Boss, ain’t you goin’ to bed?” “No.” “Ain’t you ever goin’ to bed?” “NO!!” “Well, I ain’t sleepy either.” Sam knows all of Rick. I like to think when the war is over Rick, wherever he is, whatever he’s doing, sends Sam word that if he wants to come Rick wants him. And the ticket will be waiting. Sam would go. He can’t live in Casablanca forever. Besides, when the war is over the people who can leave will.

[@richiebear1969]

To me this bar scene is as good as Jack Nicholson's bar scene with Lloyd in "The Shining" Some actors know how to play drunk better than others.

[@thelocomotive77]

He knew how to play a drunk because he was a drunk. His parties and bar brawls were legendary.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Jack or Bogie?

[@scottknode898]

Porfle Popnecker he is taking about Humphrey Bogart he was a legendary drinker. He was drunk frequently and was known as the father of the Rat Pack in 1950s but he died in 1957 and Frank Sinatra essentially became the leader. Bogart was a very heavy drinker and smoked up to 3-4 packs of cigarettes a day which his habits contributed to his diagnosis of esophageal cancer in 1956 and died in January of 1957.

[@spudeleven5124]

@@scottknode898 Yeah, but he sure had a good time! With Ingrid Bergman as a costar and Lauren Bacall as main squeeze...I'd trade a long life for a full one like his.

[@Williameagleblanket]

You played it for her, you can play it for me. 🎹🎹💔💔

[@MarcoGamer640Productions2012]

I didn't understand this movie when I was younger, I guess because I didn't know what heartbreak felt like as a boy who just loved to play video games all day. But now, re-watching this for my film class, really hits me in the feels... This movie has not aged from its meaning. That one sometimes has to sacrifice love for a higher purpose...

[@nicoletanis3703]

The best way to really feel what a movie is about is to watch it several times. Ironically you will see something you miss before and get a better understanding of the story. A good performance is worthy to see more than once. There is nothing better than the silver screen.

[@livrowland171]

Er, except that's exactly what Rick decides to do at the end, so how is that the film's meaning?

[@MarcoGamer640Productions2012]

@@livrowland171 I just realized a year later that I misspoke.

[@renjavier817]

This scene had me smoking again. ive never seen such heartbreak from a man.

[@TheMomeni]

Cried my heart out over this... 💔

[@dannymacdougall366]

We all need a good friend like Sam.

[@ardalla535]

His face has to show agony, but he can't cry. He's a man; there are limits to what the audience will accept.

[@marieadams3720]

But he's tearing up and vulnerable and I love him for it!

[@Brancato8624]

Thanks for the upload, a great piece of film history

[@JarlyShots]

As a barley 40 black woman this song/movie shouldn't hit me like it does. But thanks to my grandpa for this movie. Had me all in high school looking for my Bogart. And all I wanted was my own gin joint. Shout out to Sam.

[@miguelaphan58]

....yes man...it burns deep ..no limits

[@GregoryHSmith-th2kw]

Love love this scene ❤

[@DET832]

Great Movie...

[@meerkat7406]

Maybe the most beautiful black and white film ever made.

[@josephinestabel9647]

Good movie!👌💕💌 PLAY it again Sam 🎹🤞❤️.😥

[@OntheOutskirts]

Every man should have a friend like Sam.

[@yeahwellthatsjustlikeyouro7466]

"Play it, Sam" Sam: 🎵DiNg dOnG tHe WiTcH iS dEaD🎵

[@CLuvTravels]

"Whats that?" "Something of my own" "Well stop" lmfao

[@nafisfuad3569]

I have a nice story about this. I live in Bangladesh, where l seldom see Hollywood movies. In 2017 my uncle sent me some books which were of McGraw hill educations . From the geometry book of New York edition, I came to know about it. Really there are distances , but connection spoils all. Last of all, love from the small and lovely country Bangladesh🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩❤❤❤❤❤❤🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@fanaticalplel1003]

Sams a true friend

[@OutlawSoul]

that's the way it goes, one in, one out.

[@Trojan0304]

Great line

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

Aching for a woman and for his country. "December, 1941. I bet they're asleep all over America". He knew what was coming...and what he lost. "...she walks into mine". The ache in those eyes, in that voice...maybe the greatest single scene in cinema, along with "Here's looking at you, kid". If you don't tear-up at this, you've got no heart.

[@garyfuiten5126]

I didn't tear up but I feel I do have a heart. Don't be so loose with this: You don't have a heart shit.

[@kdubs9111]

"If she can stand it, I can."

[@andrewkawaoka6651]

The world is nothing without SAM!

[@michaelexman5474]

In the past I poured my drinks like that

[@swampwitch6133]

Yeah that's when you got the blues and you're trying to pour the pain away from losing your leading lady..

[@atlasking6110]

As iconic as a film scene can be.

[@innocentbystander4857]

Wish I have my own Sam...

[@tariqhussain-ds8dh]

Classic classic classic

[@keepyour2cents218]

my watch stopped😆

[@p1anosteve]

"There's nobody in the world who can play As time Goes By like Sam." Well I must see if I can do something about that!..

[@sphericalempirical9359]

... it’s possibly the greatest scene in cinematic history

[@Xuanthao126]

love it

[@blueblue8650]

Qué amor !!!

[@arrowjsmith153]

Great movies back in the day. Now I do not watch movies.

[@flirtyguy34]

you played it for her you can play it for me! if she can stand it I can! Play it! just for that right there he should have won the Oscar! there never was and never will be anyone quite like Bogey!

[@Angelinaisone]

forever ❤️

[@crazyman8472]

"I bet they're asleep in New York; I bet they're asleep all over America..." Subtle. 😎

[@robindew5524]

Sam was an amazing, awesome character.

[@JeepWrangler1957]

Who could ever give this a thumbs down?

[@EditsByLuigi]

Everyone in the comments is talking about Sam but this scene is just so good at displaying despair. I mean look at Rick, he's not just upset, he's truly devastated. He feels like a part of him is missing. It's anguish, turmoil, resentment, futility, anger and nostalgia all in one look. And that part where he's about to speak but doesn't, like there's nothing to say anymore. He only had words for Ilsa.

[@alamashraf2733]

Sam!💙🌸

[@paulolodicora4471]

If you haven't seen it yet this movie, you are missing something.

[@ronpatton9424]

"No, Sir. I'm waiting for a lady."

[@tbraysfan2008]

1:50 mark "Play it for her, play it for me." "Play it." Sampled by GLOBE and the Whiz Kid "Play that Beat."

[@johnniejenkins9557]

This is real friendship, pay attention people in today’s world !!! ….. it’s about man”s soul, never his skin color….. that’s what my great grandfather told me, and he was the smartest man I ever knew And notice I never said what color he was 😁

[@normadesmond6017]

wonderful scene. My mother loved Humprey Bogart because he had such sad eyes....

[@andrewkawaoka6651]

Wow so powerful...

[@12classics39]

What do Casablanca, The Lord of the Rings, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe all have in common? They all have characters named Sam who are the best, most loyal friends anyone could ask for.

[@francisebbecke2727]

This movie goes well with Woody Allen's "Play it again Sam," a phrase never exactly used in the original movie. But Sherlock Holmes never says, "Elementary my dear Watson." General Pershing never said, "Lafayette, we are here."