The African Queen.

The Resource The African Queen.
Label
The African Queen.
Statement of responsibility
a Romulus-Horizon production ; produced by Sam Spiegel ; adapted by James Agee ; adapted for the screen by John Huston ; directed by John Huston
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
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
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
Not rated
Language note
Closed-captioned
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.A37 2010
PerformerNote
Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull
Runtime
104
Technique
live action
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