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The African Queen
The African Queen
7.6
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2,591 Ratings

THE AFRICAN QUEEN

Directed by John Huston
United States, United Kingdom, 1951
Action, Drama, Adventure

Synopsis

After the death of her brother, Rose Sayer must flee German East Africa and finds the only safe conveyance left: a dilapidated river steamboat. The ship is run by the grumpy and usually drunk Charlie, who goes toe to toe with the imperious, straight-laced Rose throughout their perilous journey.

Synopsis

After the death of her brother, Rose Sayer must flee German East Africa and finds the only safe conveyance left: a dilapidated river steamboat. The ship is run by the grumpy and usually drunk Charlie, who goes toe to toe with the imperious, straight-laced Rose throughout their perilous journey.

Our take

Behold three legends of the American cinema: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn and director John Huston! Bogie won an Oscar® for this role, in which he portrays an ultra-alcoholic version of his famous archetype. An immortal classic about people who come together under unimaginable circumstances.