# The African Queen (1952)

> A prim missionary and a hard-drinking river captain discover courage and romance while improvising a dangerous wartime mission through colonial Africa.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/384

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, War, Drama
- Director: John Huston
- Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull, Theodore Bikel, Walter Gotell, Peter Swanwick, Richard Marner
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043265/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, adventurous, romantic, classic movie night, adventure double feature

## Synopsis

An unlikely duo embarks on a perilous journey through the heart of Africa, where adventure and romance intertwine amidst the chaos of war.

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