Directed by:
John HustonCinematography:
Jack CardiffComposer:
Allan GrayCast:
Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull, Theodore Bikel, Walter Gotell, Richard Marner, Errol John, Peter SwanwickPlots(1)
Starring Academy Award winners Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, The African Queen tells the timeless tale of two mismatched strangers joining forces in a common cause and finding love along the way. The story chronicles the burgeoning romance between Bogies river rate Charlie Allnut and Hepburns missionary Rose Sayer, as they reluctantly join forces to torpedo a German gunboat in war-torn East Africa. Directed by John Huston, and filmed on location in the Belgian Congo, The African Queen is arguably one of the finest films ever made with one of the most legendary star pairings ever to appear on the screen! (Beyond Home Entertainment)
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Yes, it could be expected that it would be a concert of two actors in their prime and it really is a concert. Bogart and Hepburn were not afraid that they could look dirty, unwashed, they just went for it and it ended absolutely great. In addition, there is an interesting, occasionally extremely funny story with a great ending that can warm a person's heart. One gets the feeling that true love really does exist.
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A romance in an unconventional adventure setting, which, through sweet words and the predictable development of the relationship of the likeable leading couple, builds up to a very impressive, tragicomic critique of the global military conflict. A straightforward tale of love, determination and one big, explosive plan that, while not a pioneer in either the romance or anti-war genres, created its own irresistible and endearingly simple cinematic world full of surprises and healthy human emotions... 80%
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"Dear?... Dear?... What is your first name?" A romance as it should be, created in difficult locations and in the alcoholic haze of the perpetually drunk Bogart and Huston. The chemistry between Hepburn and Bogart is incredible, their witty verbal banter, full of charming one-liners, is brilliantly written, and the film's worldwide success is more than deserved. A must-see film classic.
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An adventure classic with a taste of the exotic. There is no doubt about the quality of the cast, but the screenplay sucks. Which makes me sad because John Hudson is one of my most favorite filmmakers and Bogart… Well, Bogart is a chapter of its own. Nothing happens during the whole of the movie and so the African Queen sails from nowhere to nowhere. If there wasn’t for the great chemistry between the pivotal couple I don’t know what else the movie has to offer to the viewer. But the magic between Bogart and Hepburn only exists in the original soundtrack, because the whiny Czech dubbing is completely unbearable. I awarded three * to rate this particular collaboration between Huston and Bogart, otherwise with regard to other film productions it’s a clear four stars.
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