The African Queen (DVD, 2001)

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"The African Queen" (DVD, 2001) starring Humphrey Bogart, is a classic film directed by John Huston. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows a British officer and a German doctor who fall in love while working in a remote African village.

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In John Huston's AFRICAN QUEEN, the boozing, smoking, cussing captain of a tramp steamer, Charlie Allnut (Humphrey Bogart), saves prim and proper Rose Sayer (Katharine Hepburn) after her brother is killed by German soldiers at the beginning of World War I in Africa. Many quarrels later, the two set sail on the Ulonga-Bora in order to sabotage a German ship. Based on the 1935 novel by C.S. Forester, the wonderful combination of Hepburn and Bogie (who won an Oscar for his role) makes this a thoroughly enjoyable blend of comedy and adventure. Later came the book (and Clint Eastwood film) WHITE HUNTER, BLACK HEART, which chronicled Peter Viertel's experiences observing Huston throughout the making of the picture.

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ProducerSam Spiegel
EAN5037115013736
eBay Product ID (ePID)3942920

Product Key Features

ActorTheodore Bikel, Katharine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Richard Marner, Robert Morley, Peter Bull, Walter Gotell
Film/TV TitleThe African Queen
DirectorJohn Huston
LanguageEnglish
Run Time101 Mins
Aspect Ratio4:3 Full Frame
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
FeaturesAudio Commentary By Jack Cardiff\Original Theatrical Trailer\Biographies\Stills Gallery\Poster Gallery, Closed Caption
GenreGeneral, Action & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1
CertificateU
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
ComposerAllan Gray
ReviewsTime Magazine - Great fun, essentially one long exciting, old fashioned movie chase
AwardsBest Actor In A Leading Role 1952 - Humphrey Bogart
ScreenwriterJohn Huston, James Agee
AuthorC.S. Forester
Sound sourceMono
Movie/TV TitleThe African Queen
EditorRalph Kemplen
Director of PhotographyJack Cardiff

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  • Good story with great (if you’re my age) well known actors.

    An ‘oldy’ but very good and entertaining film, oldy like me and brought back memories from years ago. Thank you musicmagpie.

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  • Marvellous African Queen!

    The marvellous African Queen with the amazing Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart is a fascinating watch! They certainly don't make motion pictured like this any more l We are very grateful to get the opportunity to be able to purchase this DVD at such an amazing price! Thank you very much and keep safe and well! Cath!

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  • Great old time movie

    Loved watching this film again good story line and easy to follow not like a lot of modern films the big surprise for me was the film is in colour I was sure it was black and white would recommend if you like the oldies

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  • A great escape film

    Although it seems rather dated and a bit slow to get started, I found the film really entertaining and thoroughly enjoyed it. A real classic.

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  • Class

    Still a classy film with excellent performances. Slow compared to today's plots but it's well worth watching

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  • Perfect

    This is a wonderful film with great stars. I will not buy a DVD unless it is subtitled and this copy was clearly stated to have subtitles. Excellent.

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  • Real acting

    Good quality acting ,set in ww1 Encorporating good storyline leading to romance No vullagar language or sex Morality upheld

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  • African Queen

    Just a great film from a fantastic couple of actors and very enjoyable

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  • jolly good show

    WONDERFUL 50S adventure a film that should be watched and not forgotten

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  • An all time Great Movie

    One of the greatest movies made,could watch this over and over, They dont make them like this anymore.

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