The African Queen
"The greatest adventure a man ever lived… with a woman!"
Originally released in 1952. The African Queen is a romance/adventure film. directed by John Huston.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, and Robert Morley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 7, 1952
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,022 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.8M
10.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,750,000
Production Companies
- Romulus Films
- Horizon Pictures
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.
How long is The African Queen?
The African Queen has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The African Queen released?
The African Queen was released on January 7, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The African Queen?
The main cast of The African Queen includes Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull, Theodore Bikel.
Is The African Queen worth watching?
The African Queen has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,022 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.