| Description |
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Cast |
Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull, Walter Gotell, Peter Swanwick, Richard Marner. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; music, Allan Gray. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1951. |
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Based on the novel by C.S. Forester. |
| Audience |
MPAA: Not rated. |
| Summary |
At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's reverend was so overtaken with disappointment that he passes away. Shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose buries her brother, she must leave on the only available transport, the 'African Queen' steamboat. The boat is manned by the ill-mannered bachelor, Charlie. Together they embark on a long difficult journey, without any comfort. Rose grows determined to assist in the British war effort and presses Charlie until he finally agrees and together they steam up the Ulana encountering an enemy fort, raging rapids, bloodthirsty parasites and an endlessly branching stream which always seems to lead them to what appear to be impenetrable swamps. Despite their opposing personalities, the two grow closer to each other and ultimately carry out their plan to take out a German warship. |
| Note |
Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette. |
| Awards |
Academy Award for Best Actor (Bogart). |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. Languages: English (mono.), French (mono.), Spanish (mono.), Portuguese (mono.) ; subtitles: English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. |
| Subject |
Forester, C. S. (Cecil Scott), 1899-1966 -- Film adaptations.
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Steamboats -- Africa -- Drama.
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Steamboats -- Passenger accommodation -- Drama.
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Bachelors -- Africa -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Africa -- Drama.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Africa -- Drama.
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Warships -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Spiegel, Sam. Producer.
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Agee, James, 1909-1955.
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Huston, John, 1906-1987. Director.
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Bogart, Humphrey, 1899-1957. Actor.
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Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003. Actor.
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Morley, Robert. Actor.
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Bikel, Theodore. Actor.
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Gotell, Walter, 1924-1997. Actor.
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Swanwick, Peter, 1922-1968. Actor.
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Marner, Richard, 1921-2004. Actor.
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Bull, Peter, 1912-1984. Actor.
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Cardiff, Jack. Cinematographer.
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Gray, Allan, 1902-1973. Composer.
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Forester, C. S. (Cecil Scott), 1899-1966.
African Queen.
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Romulus Films.
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Horizon Pictures (G.B.)
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Madison Reports and Releasing Corporation.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781415719343 |
| Standard No. |
097363701446 |
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097363701460 |
| Music No. |
37014 Paramount Home Entertainment |
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