Humphrey Bogart Movies List

From Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains
Rated PG

Casablanca is a classic romantic drama set during World War II in the Vichy-controlled Moroccan city of the same name. The film follows the story of Rick Blaine, the mysterious and cynical owner of the city's most popular nightclub. When Ilsa Lund, a former lover of Rick's, arrives in town on the arm of her current husband, Victor Laszlo, a renowned fugitive and leader of the Czech Resistance, Rick finds himself drawn back into a life he thought he had left behind. As old loyalties are tested and new enemies come to light, Rick must decide which side he will support in a war that threatens to change the fate of Europe. Featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the leading roles, Casablanca remains one of the most beloved films of all time due to its powerful themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and courage.

From John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a classic film directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart. The film follows the story of two American wanderers, Fred C. Dobbs and Bob Curtin, who join forces with an old prospector, Howard, in search of gold in the mountains of Mexico. The trio have great success and are able to amass a large fortune, but soon their greed and paranoia lead to mistrust, suspicion, and betrayal. In the end, the three men must face the consequences of their actions and the consequences of their greed.

From John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre
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The Maltese Falcon is a 1941 crime drama directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart as private detective Sam Spade, a San Francisco-based gumshoe. Spade is hired by a beautiful woman to find a valuable statuette of a falcon encrusted with precious stones. His investigation leads him to a complex web of deception, deceit and betrayal as he discovers that the falcon is sought by a group of criminals and lowlifes. In the end, Spade must choose between the justice of the law and his own sense of morality.

From Howard Hawks, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely, Martha Vickers
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The Big Sleep is a classic noir film from director Howard Hawks, starring Humphrey Bogart as private detective Philip Marlowe. After being hired by a wealthy General Sternwood (Charles Waldron), Marlowe is tasked with investigating a blackmailer who is preying on the General's daughter, Carmen (Martha Vickers). Marlowe soon finds himself in a labyrinthine case involving murder, deceit, and deception as he investigates a seedy underworld of gambling, drugs, pornography and prostitution. In the end, Marlowe must use his wits and intuition to unravel the web of intrigue and uncover the truth.

From Howard Hawks, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Walter Brennan, Dolores Moran
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To Have and Have Not (1944) is a classic romantic drama directed by Howard Hawks. The film is based on the Ernest Hemingway novel of the same name, and stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in their first on-screen pairing. The movie is set during the World War II period and takes place in the French colony of Martinique. The story focuses on Harry "Steve" Morgan (Bogart), a skipper of a small fishing boat in the Caribbean. He is struggling to make ends meet when he is approached by two Frenchmen, who want him to transport them to the neighboring island of Guadeloupe. Despite his initial reluctance, Morgan agrees and begins smuggling contraband, including guns and explosives, to the island. Amidst his smuggling activities, Morgan meets Marie Browning (Bacall), a young American woman who is stranded in Martinique and desperately in need of money to get back home. Despite the fact that Morgan is already married, he begins to find himself increasingly attracted to Marie. As the two begin to grow closer, the smuggling activities become more dangerous, and Morgan is forced to choose between staying alive or risking everything to help Marie. Ultimately, Morgan is able to help

From Edward Dmytryk, starring Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, Van Johnson, Fred MacMurray
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The Caine Mutiny (1954) is a classic war drama directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, Van Johnson, and Fred MacMurray. Set aboard a World War II-era U.S. Navy minesweeper, The Caine Mutiny follows Lt. Philip Francis Queeg (Bogart) as he takes command of the USS Caine and leads a crew of sailors on a perilous mission in the South Pacific. Queeg's unorthodox and volatile leadership style soon sparks a mutiny among the crew, led by the ship's executive officer, Lt. Steve Maryk (MacMurray). Queeg's decisions lead to a court martial, where Maryk must defend his actions and prove that Queeg's erratic behavior made it impossible to obey orders. Through a gripping courtroom battle and a series of flashbacks, The Caine Mutiny reveals the complex moral dilemmas of war and questions the nature of loyalty and responsibility.

From John Huston, starring Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull
Rated PG

The African Queen is a 1951 adventure film directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Set in German East Africa during World War I, the film follows Charlie Allnut, a riverboat captain, and Rose Sayer, a missionary, as they attempt to use Charlie's ramshackle riverboat, the African Queen, to take out a German gunboat. Along the way, Charlie and Rose must battle treacherous rapids and hostile natives, as a growing romantic relationship develops between them. Their mission eventually leads them to a dramatic confrontation with the German vessel.

From Billy Wilder, starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Walter Hampden
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Sabrina is a 1954 romantic comedy directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden as the leading cast. The film tells the story of a chauffeur's daughter Sabrina Fairchild (Hepburn) who falls in love with a wealthy playboy, David Larrabee (Holden). She has been in love with him since childhood, however, the Larrabee family sees her as nothing more than their chauffeur’s daughter. When Sabrina returns from a two-year stay in Paris, she is transformed into a sophisticated woman – and the object of David’s interest. Despite her family’s fears, Sabrina and David fall in love, however, David’s older brother Linus (Bogart) steps in to intervene and protect his family’s wealth. In the end, Sabrina and David are able to find happiness together, proving that true love conquers all.

From Delmer Daves, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Bruce Bennett, Agnes Moorehead
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Dark Passage is a 1947 film noir directed by Delmer Daves and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The film follows a man named Vincent Parry who has been wrongfully convicted of killing his wife and is sent to prison. He manages to escape and goes into hiding, aided by a woman named Irene Jansen. As Vincent attempts to clear his name, he is pursued by a relentless private investigator who is determined to bring him to justice. Meanwhile, Vincent and Irene begin to fall in love, but he remains guarded and suspicious, unaware of whether she truly believes in his innocence. The film is a classic example of film noir, with its themes of betrayal, distrust, and the battle between good and evil.

From Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, Aldo Ray, Joan Bennett
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