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IMDb rating 7.7
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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 8

A perfect ensemble of cast, photography and screenplay are all subtly handled through Huston's direction, bringing out Bogart and Hepburn's performances beautifully.

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Ronny Svensson
rated 7

Hade ynnesten att få hänga med fotografen Jack Cardiff under Umeå Filmfestival och vilka historier han hade att berätta om denna klassiker! Odödlig filmunderhållning minst sagt…

8 months ago

Cast & Crew

John Huston
Director
Humphrey Bogart
As Charlie Allnut
Robert Morley
As The Brother
Katharine Hepburn
As Rose Sayer
Walter Gotell
As Second Officer
Theodore Bikel
As First Officer
Peter Bull
As Captain of Louisa

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The African Queen is a classic adventure-romance film set during World War I. Charlie Allnut, a gin-swilling riverboat captain, is persuaded by Rose Sayer, a straight-laced missionary, to use his boat to attack an enemy warship. As they navigate the treacherous waters, they face numerous challenges and their unlikely partnership blossoms into a romance. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, the film features stunning cinematography and a timeless story of love and adventure.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The African Queen include Bhowani Junction, Adventures of Don Juan, Green Fire, The Big Sky, Kismet, Jivaro.

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The African Queen was released in theaters on March 21, 1952.