| Description |
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital, 1080p High Definition; requires Blu-ray player. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Cast |
Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Jack Cardiff. |
| Note |
Based on the novel "The African Queen" by C.S. Forester. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1951. |
| Audience |
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 endlessly branching steam which always seem 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. |
| Language |
In English, Spanish or French with English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
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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| Genre/Form |
Action and adventure films.
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Romance films.
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War films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Spiegel, Sam.
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Agee, James, 1909-1955.
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Huston, John, 1906-1987.
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Bogart, Humphrey, 1899-1957.
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Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003.
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Morley, Robert.
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Bikel, Theodore.
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Bull, Peter, 1912-1984.
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Forester, C. S. (Cecil Scott), 1899-1966
African Queen.
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Romulus-Horizon Productions (Firm)
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
[Blu-ray ed.] |
| ISBN |
1415753768 |
| Standard No. |
097360759143 |
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032429273307 |
| Music No. |
07591 Paramount Home Entertainment |
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