Play It Again, Sam is a 1972 film directed by Herbert Ross. The film's plot is a romantic comedy that follows the adventures of Allan Felix, a neurotic film enthusiast who seeks romantic advice from an imaginary friend, none other than the ghost of Humphrey Bogart. 

Plot

Allan Felix (played by Woody Allen) is a neurotic film critic who is still deeply in love with his ex-wife Nancy (played by Susan Anspach), despite their divorce. Allan is tormented by his inability to find a new companion and desperately tries to win Nancy back.

To get romantic advice, Allan begins to imagine having conversations with the iconic actor Humphrey Bogart (played by Jerry Lacy), the star of many of his favorite films. Bogart becomes an imaginary friend who advises Allan on how to interact with women. These imaginary interactions provide comedic moments as Allan tries to put Bogart's advice into practice in real life.

Things get complicated when Allan starts dating Linda (played by Diane Keaton), his sister's friend. Allan attempts to apply Bogart's suggestions to his interactions with Linda, leading to embarrassing and humorous situations.

The plot explores themes of love, identity, and the idea of how cinema can influence our lives and romantic expectations.

Director: Herbert Ross

Writer: Woody Allen

Producer: Arthur P. Jacobs

Music: Billy Goldenberg

Main Cast:

• Woody Allen as Allan Felix
• Diane Keaton as Linda Christie
• Tony Roberts as Dick Christie
• Jerry Lacy as Humphrey Bogart
• Susan Anspach as Jennifer
• Jennifer Salt as Sharon Lake
• Joy Bang as Julie
• Viva as Gina

Major Awards: The film received positive reviews from critics.

Box Office Gross: The film achieved good success at the box office.

Critical Reception: Play It Again, Sam is a film directed by Herbert Ross based on a play written by Woody Allen. The film follows the story of Allan Felix, played by Woody Allen, a film critic trying to cope with his recent divorce from his wife. In search of romantic advice, Allan imagines having imaginary encounters with the ghost of Humphrey Bogart, played by Jerry Lacy, who guides him in his romantic adventures. The film was praised for Woody Allen's performance and its witty humor. It is considered a classic of 1970s romantic comedy.