UK import. 4K Ultra HD disc is region free; Blu-ray disc is region B and requires a region-free or region B Blu-ray player.

The African Queen 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray presents John Huston’s timeless adventure, pairing Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn in one of cinema’s most iconic on-screen duos.

Set during World War I, the story follows rough-edged riverboat captain Charlie Allnut (Bogart) and prim missionary Rose Sayer (Hepburn), thrown together after a devastating attack destroys her village. Forced to travel down a dangerous African river, their clashing personalities quickly give way to mutual respect, resilience and ultimately romance. As they navigate treacherous waters and enemy territory, their journey becomes both a fight for survival and a daring mission against a German gunboat.

Driven by sharp character interplay and a balance of tension, humour and emotion, the film remains a standout of classic Hollywood storytelling, anchored by Bogart’s Academy Award-winning performance and Huston’s assured direction.

directed by: John Huston
starring: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull
1951 / 105 min / English

The African Queen (UK Import) [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray] w/slip

$44.99

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4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

NEW Audio Commentary with Script Supervisor Angela Allen and Ian Christie
Audio commentary by cinematographer Jack Cardiff
Sir John Woolf on the Making of The African Queen
Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen, a comprehensive documentary about the making of the film (60mins)
A video interview with co-screenwriter Peter Viertel
2010 NFT Q&A with Anjelica Huston and script supervisor Angela Allen
1981 NFT / Guardian interview with John Huston
Video interview with critic Kim Newman
Video interview with historian Neil Sinyard
Lux Radio Theatre adaptation from 1952 with Humphrey Bogart and Greer Garson
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
Original theatrical trailer
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