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The African Queen Cover Image DVD DVD

The African Queen

Forster, C. S. (Cecil Scott), 1899-1966 (Added Author). Forester, C. S. (Cecil Scott), 1899-1966 African Queen. (Added Author). Huston, John, 1906-1987 (Added Author). Bogart, Humphrey, 1899-1957 (Added Author). Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003 (Added Author). Morley, Robert. (Added Author). Bikel, Theodore. (Added Author). Bull, Peter, 1912-1984 (Added Author). Gotell, Walter. (Added Author). Swanwick, Peter. (Added Author). Marner, Richard, 1921-2004 (Added Author). Gray, Allan, 1902-1973 (Added Author). Romulus-Horizon Productions (Firm) (Added Author). Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull, Walter Gotell, Peter Swanwick, Richard Marner. (Cast).

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1415719349
  • ISBN: 883929307081
  • ISBN: 9781415719343
  • Physical Description: videodisc
    1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Full screen
  • Publisher: Hollywood, California : Paramount, [2010], p1951.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1951.
Based on the novel by C.S. Forester.
Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette.
Restrictions on Access Note:
LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Directed by John Huston ; produced by Sam Spiegel.
Participant or Performer Note: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull, Walter Gotell, Peter Swanwick, Richard Marner.
Target Audience Note:
Canadian Home Video Rating: G.
System Details Note:
DVD, NTSC, region 1, full screen, Dolby digital.
Language Note:
In English (mono.), French (mono.), Spanish (mono.) or Portuguese (mono.) with optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese; closed-captioned in English.

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Subject: Steamboats -- Africa -- Drama
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Genre: Action and adventure films.
Romance films.
War films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.

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  • 2 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library. (Show preferred library)

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