Michael Curtiz

About

Michael Curtiz (1886-1962) was a Hungarian-born American film director who made 178 films over a career stretching from 1912 to 1961, working across virtually every genre. He joined Warner Bros. in 1926 and became one of the studio's most prolific contract directors; his 1942 film Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, won him the Academy Award for Best Director.

178

total films directed (1912-1961)

Oscar for Best Director for Casablanca (1943)

8.5

Casablanca rating on IMDb

Oscar nomination for Best Director

What's new

2025-03
French television broadcast a documentary episode dedicated to Casablanca by Michael Curtiz.
2025-02
Casablanca returned to cinemas and critics once again called it one of the best films of all time.
2024-09
A British film magazine reminded of the enduring relevance of Casablanca 80 years after its creation.

Tracks

Casablancafilm from 1942, Oscar for Best Director, one of the most famous films in cinema history

The Adventures of Robin Hoodadventure film from 1938 with Errol Flynn, nominated for Oscar for Best Picture

Mildred Piercefilm noir from 1945, won Joan Crawford the Oscar for Best Actress

Yankee Doodle Dandymusical from 1942, won James Cagney the Oscar for Best Actor

White Christmasmusical comedy from 1954 with Bing Crosby, one of the most successful films of the year

Upcoming · 1

Casablanca

Sun 23.8. 21:00 in 3 days Gabriel Loci, Prague

A classic American film about love and sacrifice during World War II. Rick runs a nightclub in Casablanca where he reunites with his former lover Ilsa, who is now fleeing with a fighter against fascism.

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