Description
The African Queen (1951) | DVD Release
Product Details
- UPC: 5037115013736
- Product Type: DVD
- Genre: Adventure / Drama
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English HOH
- Region: 2 PAL DVD
- Total Runtime: 100 minutes
- Made In: Germany
- Audio: English Mono
- Release Year: 1951
Overview
"The African Queen," directed by John Huston, is a classic adventure film based on the novel by C. S. Forester. Set during World War I in East Africa, the film follows the unlikely partnership between the rough-and-tumble Charlie Allnut, played by Humphrey Bogart (who won his only Academy Award for Best Actor for this role), and the prim and proper Rose Sayer, portrayed by Katharine Hepburn. As they navigate treacherous waters and face various challenges, their journey becomes a tale of courage, love, and resilience.
Product Features
- Format: DVD
- Region: 2 PAL
- Audio: English Mono
- Subtitles: English HOH
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Production Company: Horizon Pictures, Romulus Films Ltd
- Digitally Remastered: Yes
Interesting Facts
- Oscar-Winning Performance:
- Humphrey Bogart's portrayal of Charlie Allnut earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, marking a significant highlight in his illustrious career.
- Cultural Significance:
- The film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1994, recognized for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
- High Ratings:
- With a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, "The African Queen" has received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike.
Cast
- Humphrey Bogart as Charlie Allnut
- Katharine Hepburn as Rose Sayer
- Robert Morley as Rev. Samuel Sayer
- Peter Bull as the Captain of the Königin Luise
- Theodore Bikel as the First Officer of the Königin Luise
- Walter Gotell as the Second Officer of the Königin Luise
- Richard Marner as the Second Officer of Fort Shona
Publishers
Released by United Artists in 1951. All rights reserved under UPC 5037115013736.
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