The African Queen (1951)
Set in German East Africa at the outbreak of World War I, this beloved adventure follows Rose Sayer (Katharine Hepburn), a determined missionary, and Charlie Allnut (Humphrey Bogart), the rough-edged captain of a battered riverboat. Forced together by wartime danger, the unlikely companions navigate treacherous waterways, mechanical setbacks, and clashing personalities while devising a daring plan against an enemy gunboat. Humor, suspense, and a gradually deepening affection make their journey an enduring screen classic.
Cast and Crew
Humphrey Bogart as Charlie Allnut; Katharine Hepburn as Rose Sayer; Robert Morley as Reverend Samuel Sayer; Peter Bull as Captain of the Louisa. Directed by John Huston. Screenplay credited to James Agee and John Huston, with additional uncredited contributions; based on the novel by C. S. Forester.
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Humphrey Bogart won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance.
- Katharine Hepburn received a Best Actress Oscar nomination.
- John Huston was nominated for Best Director.
- The screenplay earned an Academy Award nomination.
- The film was adapted from C. S. Forester's 1935 novel and filmed partly on location in Africa.
Edition and Condition
Original film: 1951. Format: DVD. Store listing identifies this copy as “Warner Brothers”; exact disc release specifications and UPC have not been independently verified. Used condition: disc and packaging may show normal handling or shelf wear.
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