Kazablan
1973 · 122 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 372 VOTES · DIR. Menahem Golan
Overview
An adaptation of a popular Israeli stage musical. Kazablan is an army veteran turned gang leader in the Israeli port of Jaffa who masks his feelings of bitterness with a lot of bravado. He's sweet on Rachel, a young woman who lives with her father and stepmother. The budding relationship scandalizes the neighbors (not to mention Rachel's parents) and infuriates Yanush, a middle-aged shoe store owner who wants Rachel for himself. (Yanush feels he's entitled to marry Rachel since they're both Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern European origins, whereas Kazablan is a Sephardic Jew from Morocco.) The neighborhood has something else to worry about besides the antics of Kazablan and his gang: the city wants to tear down their crumbling homes. The residents pool their resources to save their houses, but the money that's collected is stolen. When he's jailed for the theft, Kazablan must find a way to clear himself.
Dialogue Timeline — 276 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
01:30:49 Attacking an officer. Carrying a hand weapon.
01:31:30 But between you and me, why is it that in six years...
01:32:16 Casa... -Shimale Goldstein got married at the Hilton.
01:33:00 I just want to know one thing.
01:33:42 There's no time to waste. We should start packing.
01:38:02 "Demo, demo, democracy.
01:39:40 "and after the buildings were thoroughly examined
01:40:46 Everyone sees, darling. Everyone sees.
01:41:21 He'll be as smart as a Sephardi and a rascal like an Ashkenazi.
01:42:05 How do you know?
01:42:49 Casa, did you take the money or not?
01:44:31 "That's not adult behavior, Always using force.
01:45:46 "Be normal and peaceful.
01:46:54 Your father spoke with you, right?
01:47:36 Casa... -I'm sorry I'm interrupting.
01:48:08 Remember?
01:50:13 Casa, wait. I want to talk to you.
01:51:54 "This is Eliyahu's seat.
01:52:47 "Blessed are you all
01:54:41 Don't worry, little one. You'll be a kosher Jew soon.
01:55:22 Hey, gang. Where is he?
01:56:36 What did you say his name was? -Yosef.
01:57:53 "This little one will be great. This little one will be great.
02:00:12 "Casablan"