DVD
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.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415719349
- ISBN: 9781415719343
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2010]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1951. Based on the novel by C.S. Forester. Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; music, Allan Gray. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull, Walter Gotell, Peter Swanwick, Richard Marner. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA: Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned. Languages: English (mono), French (mono), Spanish (mono) ; subtitles: English, French or Spanish. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Award for Best Actor (Bogart) |
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| Genre: | Action and adventure films. Romance films. Feature films. War > Feature. Adaptation > Feature. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at Sage Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Library | ACTION AFR DVD (Text) | 37814002812999 | VIDEO | Available | - | ||
| Baker County Library | ACTION AFR DVD (Text) | 37814003696557 | STORAGE - AUDIOVISUAL | Available | - | ||
| Baker Richland Branch | ACTION AFR DVD (Text) | 37814002552207 | VIDEO | Available | - | ||
| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | DRAMA AFRI 1951 (Text) | 33892002448091 | DVD | Available | - | ||
| Pilot Rock Public Library | DVD AFRIC (Text) | 37868000088184 | Video | Available | - | ||
| Union Carnegie Public Library | DVD AFRICAN (Text) | 37883000187373 | Video | Available | - |
Summary:
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.
