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The African Queen (1952)

Movie ★ 7.4 105 min

Romance Adventure 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.

John Huston Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 7, 1952
Runtime
105 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$1.0M
Box office
$10.8M
IMDb
tt0043265
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English, Swahili, German
Studio
Romulus Films, Horizon Pictures

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Cast

Humphrey Bogart Humphrey Bogart Charlie Allnut Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn Rose Sayer Robert Morley Robert Morley The Brother Peter Bull Peter Bull Captain of Louisa Theodore Bikel Theodore Bikel First Officer Walter Gotell Walter Gotell Second Officer Peter Swanwick Peter Swanwick First Officer of Shona Richard Marner Richard Marner Second Officer of Shona

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Frequently asked questions

What is The African Queen about?
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.
Who directed The African Queen?
The African Queen was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in The African Queen?
The African Queen stars Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull.
When was The African Queen released?
The African Queen is a 1952 romance, adventure, drama film.
Where can I watch The African Queen?
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