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The African Queen
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The African Queen

1952-01-07 · 105 min · ★ 7.3

Adventure · Romance · War · Drama

At the start of the First World War, in the middle of Africa’s nowhere, a gin soaked riverboat captain is persuaded by a strong-willed missionary to go down river and face-off a German warship.

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Directors
John Huston
Production companies
Romulus Films, Horizon Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000
Revenue
USD 10,750,000

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartCharlie Allnut
Katharine HepburnKatharine HepburnRose Sayer
Robert MorleyRobert MorleyThe Brother
Peter BullPeter BullCaptain of Louisa
Theodore BikelTheodore BikelFirst Officer
Walter GotellWalter GotellSecond Officer
Peter SwanwickPeter SwanwickFirst Officer of Shona
Richard MarnerRichard MarnerSecond Officer of Shona

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