Humphrey Bogart: Hollywood's Original Dark Hero

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Casablanca -- Two Disc Special Edition [DVD] [1942]
1.  Casablanca -- Two Disc Special Edition [DVD] [1942] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Bogey, Bergman, mystery, intrigue, "As Time Goes By" and movie history's most memorable one-liners. AFI's #1 love story ... and imho, the best thing ever to come out of Hollywood - period."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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The Maltese Falcon [1941] [DVD]
2.  The Maltese Falcon [1941] [DVD] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "After several tough, 2-dimensional gangster roles Bogey is reborn as the epitome of Hollywood's noir antihero & gumshoe par excellence in an adaptation of D. Hammett's novel; costarring Mary Astor."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

The Big Sleep [1946] [DVD]
3.  The Big Sleep [1946] [DVD] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Bogey & Bacall #2 (of 4): R. Chandler's 1st Marlowe novel co-adapted for the screen by W. Faulkner. Not even Chandler himself could unravel the plot; but with that explosive pairing, who really cares?"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

To Have & Have Not [DVD] [1944] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
4.  To Have & Have Not [DVD] [1944] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Mel Blanc
The list author says:
  "Bogey & Bacall #1: Her big-screen debut; the Hemingway adaptation (also co-scripted by Faulkner) where she & Bogart met. You can literally see the screen light up - the rest, as they say, is history!"
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Treasure of the Sierra Madre [DVD] [1948] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
5.  Treasure of the Sierra Madre [DVD] [1948] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Arguably Bogart's grittiest role; a gold prospector's descent into madness and violence amid greed, betrayal and mistrust. A tour de force in an overall great movie, based on a novel by B. Traven."
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Key Largo [1948] [DVD]
6.  Key Largo [1948] [DVD] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Bogey & Bacall #4: Like their first film, a tale of a world-weary cynic propelled to action by a sassy, beautiful woman; this time against a feared mobster (Edward G. Robinson)."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Caine Mutiny [DVD] [1999]
7.  The Caine Mutiny [DVD] [1999] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "One of Bogart's most tragic roles; that of neurotic Captain Queeg who is deposed by his officers during a WWII campaign. But a great cast overall, & some of the best court room scenes in film history."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

High Sierra [DVD] [1941] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
8.  High Sierra [DVD] [1941] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Ida Lupino
The list author says:
  "His 1st great role: Roy "Mad Dog" Earle, brother in spirit to John Dillinger; on early parole from the pen, only to be pulled into a new heist by his old boss - with a truly memorable final standoff."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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The African Queen [Special Edition] [DVD]
9.  The African Queen [Special Edition] [DVD] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Bogey goes up against Katharine Hepburn in this early 20th century tale of a down-and-out African riverboat captain taking on a spinster missionary as a passenger. Acting at its best from both stars!"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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In a Lonely Place [DVD] [2003]
10.  In a Lonely Place [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "A film noir classic: Bogart as an unsuccessful writer with violence "issues" who is the prime suspect in the murder of a hatcheck girl he has picked up in a bar. Incredibly compelling."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Desperate Hours, The [DVD] [1956]
11.  Desperate Hours, The [DVD] [1956] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Bogart as the ruthless, unpredictable leader of a trio of prison escapees who create a living nightmare when breaking into a suburban family home. A film that set the standard for many to come."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Dark Passage [DVD] [1947] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
12.  Dark Passage [DVD] [1947] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Bogey & Bacall #3: He's on the run from St. Quentin, undergoes plastic surgery (we don't see his face for the first 1/2 hr. or so) & hides out at her place while assembling proof of his innocence."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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The Harder They Fall [DVD] [2003]
13.  The Harder They Fall [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "His last film role: The gritty, brutal tale of sportswriter-turned-boxing press agent Eddie Willis who gets a first-hand education in the exploitative nature of the boxing business (err, sport)."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Barefoot Contessa [DVD]
14.  Barefoot Contessa [DVD] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Bogey as a moody, worldy but well-meaning director intent on promoting dirt-poor Spanish dancer Maria (Ava Gardner), who does indeed reach stardom eventually - although with fatal consequences."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

They Drive By Night [DVD] [1940] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
15.  They Drive By Night [DVD] [1940] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ George Raft
The list author says:
  "Bogart and George Raft as two brothers who earn their living as independent truckers. A stark and realistic depression-era tale; nothing for the weak-spirited ... but great performances throughout."
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Enforcer [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
16.  Enforcer [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Bogey as a DA preparing for a court appearance in a mob prosecution (with background facts largely told in flashback). Extremely minimalistic; this is all about acting, no showeffects whatsoever."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Sabrina [DVD] [1954]
17.  Sabrina [DVD] [1954] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "And now for something completely different: Bogey wooing Audrey Hepburn (in the title role) to keep her from disturbing his brother (William Holden)'s money merger marriage. Charming, offbeat fun!"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Passage To Marseilles [1944] [VHS]
18.  Passage To Marseilles [1944] [VHS] VHS Michael Curtiz|Humphrey Bogart|Michele Morgan|Claude Rains
The list author says:
  "Billed as a sequel of sorts to "Casablanca" & reuniting much of its cast (Claude Reins, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet), this WWII-hued movie sees Bogey as a controversial French freedom fighter."
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Tokyo Joe [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
19.  Tokyo Joe [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Corruption, kidnapping and doomed romance in post-WWII Japan: And nobody could have played a man trying to resume his prewar life amid new secrets and shady dealings more convincingly than Bogart."
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Sahara [DVD] [2002]
20.  Sahara [DVD] [2002] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Bogart as WWII tank commander of a crew separated from their forces in the African desert; surrounded by German troops. A thrilling race for time, water & gas; all about personal interaction. Great!"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Petrified Forest [VHS]
21.  Petrified Forest [VHS] VHS Leslie Howard
The list author says:
  "Bogart's big film debut: adapted from the play where he had first starred opposite Leslie Howard (who insisted on their on-screen re-pairing) as a villain holding up a diner. Female lead: Bette Davis!"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Stand in [DVD] [1937] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
22.  Stand in [DVD] [1937] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Leslie Howard
The list author says:
  "Howard & Bogey again; in a comedy tossing a naive math whiz (Howard) into Hollywood's backstage pits for real life lessons taught by a cynical producer (Bogey) & a child star has-been (Joan Blondell)."
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Beat the Devil [DVD]
23.  Beat the Devil [DVD] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "T. Capote-scripted noir spoof reminiscent of "Maltese Falcon" (competing rogues on a treasure hunt); like that film directed by J. Huston & costarring P. Lorre, plus Jennifer Jones & La Lollobrigida."
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Dark Victory [DVD] [1939] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
24.  Dark Victory [DVD] [1939] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Bette Davis
The list author says:
  "Bogart (with Irish accent) again costars next to Bette Davis as a high living, thoroughbred horse raising socialite's stable master.  A true weepie, but great performances from both."
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Bullets Or Ballots [VHS]
25.  Bullets Or Ballots [VHS] VHS Edward G. Robinson
The list author says:
  "Finally - typical of his early "bad guy" roles: Bogart as a mob boss's tough right-hand man dukes it out with Edward G. Robinson as a cop allegedly gone bad after being fired. As evil as they come!"
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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