The African Queen

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Call Number: Blu-ray Drama African
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Based on the novel "The African Queen" by C.S. Forester.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1951.
Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette. Special feature is presented in standard definition and is not rated.
Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull.
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.
Blu-ray disc, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital, 1080p High Definition; requires Blu-ray player.
Contents: African Queen.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

One of Huston's Best submitted by SaraP on July 26, 2022, 1:24pm John Huston was so amazing. He gets the best out of two amazing artists in the film. The cinematography in the jungle, the tension with the German's at the end, the romance... a brilliant film.