The African Queen [videorecording] /
The African Queen [videorecording] / Horizon Pictures presents ; a Horizon-Romulus production ; produced by Sam Spiegel ; adapted for the screen by James Agee & John Huston ; directed by John Huston ; distributed by Madison Reports and Releasing Corp. , United States ; Great Britain - Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, ©2010 - 1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Based on the novel by C.S. Forester. Originally released as a motion picture in 1951. Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette.
Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette.
Director of photography, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; music, Allan Gray. Director of photography, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; music, Allan Gray.
Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull, Walter Gotell, Peter Swanwick, Richard Marner.
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 an endlessly branching stream which always seems 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.
MPAA: Not rated.
DVD, NTSC, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.
In English (mono.), French (mono.), Spanish (mono.) or Portuguese (mono.) with optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese; closed-captioned in English.
Named to the National Film Registry in 1994 by the Library of Congress. Winner, Best Actor (Humphrey Bogart), 1952 Academy Awards (U.S.).
1415719349 9781415719343
097363701446 097363701460
37014 Paramount Home Entertainment
Forester, C. S. 1899-1966 --Film adaptations.
Steamboats--Africa--Drama.
Steamboats--Passenger accommodation--Drama.
Bachelors--Africa--Drama.
Man-woman relationships--Africa--Drama.
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Africa--Drama.
Warships--Drama.
Action and adventure films.
Romance films.
War films.
Film adaptations.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Feature films--United States.
Feature films--Great Britain.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
PN1997 / .A37 2010
791.43/72
Based on the novel by C.S. Forester. Originally released as a motion picture in 1951. Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette.
Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette.
Director of photography, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; music, Allan Gray. Director of photography, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; music, Allan Gray.
Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull, Walter Gotell, Peter Swanwick, Richard Marner.
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 an endlessly branching stream which always seems 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.
MPAA: Not rated.
DVD, NTSC, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.
In English (mono.), French (mono.), Spanish (mono.) or Portuguese (mono.) with optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese; closed-captioned in English.
Named to the National Film Registry in 1994 by the Library of Congress. Winner, Best Actor (Humphrey Bogart), 1952 Academy Awards (U.S.).
1415719349 9781415719343
097363701446 097363701460
37014 Paramount Home Entertainment
Forester, C. S. 1899-1966 --Film adaptations.
Steamboats--Africa--Drama.
Steamboats--Passenger accommodation--Drama.
Bachelors--Africa--Drama.
Man-woman relationships--Africa--Drama.
World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Africa--Drama.
Warships--Drama.
Action and adventure films.
Romance films.
War films.
Film adaptations.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Feature films--United States.
Feature films--Great Britain.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
PN1997 / .A37 2010
791.43/72