The African Queen
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The African Queen
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September 1914, news reaches the colony German Eastern Africa that Germany is at war, so Reverend Samuel Sayer became a hostile foreigner. German impe...rial troops burn down his mission; he is beaten and dies of fever. His well-educated, snobbish sister Rose Sayer buries him and leaves by the only available transport, the dilapidated river steamboat 'African Queen' of grumpy Charlie Allnut. As if a long difficult journey without any comfort weren't bad enough for such odd companions, she is determined to find a way to do their bit for the British war effort (and avenge her brother) and aims high, as God is obviously on their side: construct their own equipment, a torpedo and the converted steamboat, to take out a huge German warship, the Louisa, which is hard to find on the giant lake and first of all to reach, in fact as daunting an expedition as anyone attempted since the late adventurous explorer John Speakes, but she presses till Charlie accepts to steam up the Ulana, about to brave a German fort, raging rapids, very bloodthirsty parasites and the endlessly branching stream which seems to go nowhere but impenetrable swamps... Despite fierce rows and moral antagonism between a bossy devout abstentionist and a free-spirited libertine drunk loner, the two grow closer to each-other as their quest drags on... Show More

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The African Queen is a 1951 film set in September 1914, during World War I. Reverend Samuel Sayer, an English missionary residing in German Eastern Africa, learns that Germany is at war with Britain, making him a foreign enemy. German troops destroy his mission and he dies from fever after being beaten. His sister, Rose Sayer, who is well-educated and prim, buries him and embarks on a journey using the only available means of transport, a dilapidated river steamboat called the African Queen, owned by the grumpy Charlie Allnut.

As the unlikely duo sets off on their difficult journey, Rose is determined to seek revenge for her brother's death and contribute to the British war effort. Together, they navigate treacherous waters and encounter various obstacles, including dangerous rapids, attacking wildlife, and even German soldiers. Along the way, Rose and Charlie's initially polar opposite personalities clash, but they also find themselves developing a deep bond.

The African Queen is an adventurous tale that combines elements of romance, war, and survival. It showcases the resilience and determination of two individuals from different backgrounds as they join forces against the odds. Directed by John Huston and starring Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, this classic film offers a captivating story and exceptional performances. Get ready for an immersive cinematic experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.