A neurotic film critic obsessed with the movie Casablanca (1942) attempts to get over his wife leaving him by dating again with the help of a married couple and his illusory idol, Humphrey Bogart.
Richard Madden shares why this was the role for him, and what he swiped from the "Game of Thrones" set.
Related News
-
11 Most ‘Hair-Raising’ Movie Moments, From ‘There’s Something About Mary’ to ‘Edward Scissorhands’ (Photos)
11 July 2018 | The Wrap -
Diane Keaton movies: 15 greatest films, ranked worst to best, include ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Reds’
19 May 2018 | Gold Derby -
Susan Anspach obituary
11 April 2018 | The Guardian - Film News
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Play It Again, Sam (1972)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
1 win.
See more awards »
Learn more
More Like This
Love and Death
(1975)
Comedy
|
War
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Diane Keaton,
Georges Adet
Sleeper
(1973)
Comedy
|
Sci-Fi
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Diane Keaton,
John Beck
Take the Money and Run
(1969)
Certificate: M
Comedy
|
Crime
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Janet Margolin,
Marcel Hillaire
Bananas
(1971)
Certificate: GP
Comedy
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Louise Lasser,
Carlos Montalbán
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Gene Wilder,
Louise Lasser
Stardust Memories
(1980)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Charlotte Rampling,
Jessica Harper
Broadway Danny Rose
(1984)
Comedy
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Mia Farrow,
Nick Apollo Forte
Comedy
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Mia Farrow,
José Ferrer
Crimes and Misdemeanors
(1989)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Martin Landau,
Woody Allen,
Bill Bernstein
Manhattan
(1979)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Diane Keaton,
Mariel Hemingway
Edit
Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Woody Allen | ... | Allan | |
| Diane Keaton | ... | Linda | |
| Tony Roberts | ... | Dick | |
| Jerry Lacy | ... | Bogart | |
| Susan Anspach | ... | Nancy | |
| Jennifer Salt | ... | Sharon | |
| Joy Bang | ... | Julie | |
| Viva | ... | Jennifer | |
| Susanne Zenor | ... | Discotheque Girl (as Suzanne Zenor) | |
 |
Diana Davila | ... | Museum Girl |
|
|
Mari Fletcher | ... | Fantasy Sharon |
| Michael Greene | ... | Hood #1 | |
| Ted Markland | ... | Hood #2 | |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
See All (44) »
Storyline
A mild mannered film critic is dumped by his wife and his ego is crushed. His hero persona is the tough guy played by Humphrey Bogart in many of his movies and the apparition of Bogart begins showing up to give him advice. With the encouragement of his two married friends, he actually tries dating again, with less than satisfactory results, until he relaxes. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
Plot Keywords:
dating | neurosis | imaginary friend | san francisco california | based on play |Taglines:
If you're going to take advice - take it from the best. See more »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USARelease Date:
28 April 1972 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Aspirins for Three See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
MonoAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Edit
[clip from 'Casablanca']
Airport guard: Hello, radio tower, Lisbon plane taking off in ten minutes, east runway. Thank you.
Richard 'Rick' Blaine: Louis, have your man go with Mr. Lazlo and take care of his luggage.
Captain Renault: Certainly, Rick, anything you say. Find Mr. Lazlo's luggage and put it on the plane.
Airport guard: Yes, sir. This way please.
See more »
from Casablanca (1942) (uncredited)
Written by Herman Hupfeld
Sung by Dooley Wilson
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
In September 1972, Paramount was widely distributing this on a double bill with another comedy, Last of the Red Hot Lovers (1972). See more »Goofs
Linda's champagne glass switches from left to right hand between shots. See more »Quotes
[first lines][clip from 'Casablanca']
Airport guard: Hello, radio tower, Lisbon plane taking off in ten minutes, east runway. Thank you.
Richard 'Rick' Blaine: Louis, have your man go with Mr. Lazlo and take care of his luggage.
Captain Renault: Certainly, Rick, anything you say. Find Mr. Lazlo's luggage and put it on the plane.
Airport guard: Yes, sir. This way please.
See more »
Alternate Versions
Since the Casablanca reference in the title wasn't immediately clear to italian audiences, the name of Woody Allen's character was been changed from Allan to Sam in the Italian release. See more »Soundtracks
As Time Goes Byfrom Casablanca (1942) (uncredited)
Written by Herman Hupfeld
Sung by Dooley Wilson
See more »
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.Contribute to This Page
Explore popular and recently added TV series available to stream now with Prime Video.
This is one if my favorite movies of all time. It is best seen right after Casablanca; I like to watch the two back-to-back to get the full effect. I laugh out loud throughout the movie, as I see myself portrayed so well in Allen's character. The movie is a must for any slightly-geeky single man or anyone who enjoyed Casablanca. I think of this as the story of a lovelorn geek on a quest for love, guided by his faith in Bogart. The cast is astounding; along with Allen's performance, Diane Keaton added a good amount of reality, sensitivity, and humor. Her character is quite believable. Tony Roberts is hilarious; his deadpan delivery of all the phone number lines prevents the joke from getting old even on multiple viewings.