Synopsis
In John Huston's classic film 'The African Queen', a grizzled boat captain, Charlie Allnut (Humphrey Bogart), and a straight-laced missionary, Rose Sayer (Katharine Hepburn), find themselves navigating down a perilous African river during World War I. As they battle rapids, German gunboats and each other, they also find a love they never expected.
Did You Know?
- Katharine Hepburn contracted dysentery during the filming in Africa.
- The real boat 'African Queen' still exists and offers tours.
- It was the only movie directed by John Huston in Africa.
- Bogart won his only Oscar for his role in this film.
- The film was shot in Technicolor, a novelty in the 1950s.
Iconic Quotes
- "Nature, Mr. Allnut, is what we are put in this world to rise above."
- "I now pronounce you man and wife. Proceed with the execution."
- "A man takes a drop too much once in a while, it's only human nature."
- "Dear, what would you think of a plan to torpedo a German gunboat?"
- "I never dreamed that any mere physical experience could be so stimulating!"
