The African Queen (1951), John Huston’s classic is getting an upgradeto 4K UHD for the very first time. Set for release in October in a Special Edition release part of Studiocanal UK Vintage Classics Collection.
Adapted from the novel by C.S. Forester, this much-loved wartime romantic adventure combines the masterful direction of John Huston (The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre) with the indisputable chemistry of Humphrey Bogart (Casablanca, To Have and Have Not), who won a Best Actor Academy Award® for his performance, and Katharine Hepburn (The Lion in Winter, The Philadelphia Story) in their only on screen pairing.
With a supporting cast including Robert Morley (Too Many Chefs, Marie Antoinette), a screenplay penned by James Agee (All the Way Home, The Night of the Hunter) and direction from John Huston, The African Queen is one of the most treasured films in the history of cinema.
This new UHD version comes looking better than ever and complete with brand-new extras. A welcome addition to the ever-expanding Vintage Classics Collection.
Check out this newly created Trailer from Studiocanal UK.
“The greatest adventure a man ever lived…with a woman!”
German East Africa, 1914. Humphrey Bogart is the slovenly gin-swilling Charlie Allnut, while Katharine Hepburn portrays Rose Sayer, the maiden-lady sister of a prim British missionary (Robert Morley). When invading Germans kill the missionary and level the village, Allnut offers to take Rose back to civilization. She can’t tolerate his drinking or bad manners; he isn’t crazed about her imperious, judgmental attitude. However, it does not take long before their passionate dislike turns to love. Together the disparate duo work to ensure their survival on the treacherous waters and devise an ingenious way to way to destroy a German gunboat.
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