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20 February 1952 (USA) moreTagline:
The greatest adventure a man ever lived...with a woman!Plot:
In Africa during WW1, a gin-swilling riverboat owner/captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(12 articles)
Jack Cardiff Dies (From EmpireOnline. 23 April 2009, 5:46 AM, PDT)
Jack Cardiff
(From Alternative Film Guide. 22 April 2009, 5:55 PM, PDT)
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Bogie Deserved It more (152 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Humphrey Bogart | ... | Charlie Allnut | |
| Katharine Hepburn | ... | Rose Sayer | |
| Robert Morley | ... | Rev. Samuel Sayer | |
| Peter Bull | ... | Captain of Louisa | |
| Theodore Bikel | ... | First Officer | |
| Walter Gotell | ... | Second Officer | |
| Peter Swanwick | ... | First Officer of Shona | |
| Richard Marner | ... | Second Officer of Shona |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
105 minColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Certification:
Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Norway:7 | Singapore:PG | USA:Approved (PCA #15611) | South Korea:15 (2002) | Argentina:13 | Australia:G | Finland:S | Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL (video rating) | Sweden:15 | UK:U | USA:Unrated | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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Because the boat used in the film was too small to carry cameras and equipment, portions of the boat were reproduced on a large raft, in order to shoot close-ups of Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Interior and water-tank scenes were filmed in London, as were most of the scenes containing secondary characters. Robert Morley shot all of his scenes in London, including footage of him preaching, which was edited together with shots of the natives praying, which was filmed in Africa. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Charlie welds the replacement blade that he "made" onto the broken propeller, the new blade he is using is a perfect fit, and was clearly cut from the propeller he is repairing. moreSoundtrack:
God of Grace and God of Glory (Cwm Rhondda) moreFAQ
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To me this film will always be the validation of Humphrey Bogart's long and distinguished career. His portrayal of the hard drinking Charlie was what made this film what it was. Also, he showed just how great an actor he was when he was able to match up against the woman who is generally considered to be the greatest actress in film history, Katherine Hepburn. Also, this film will always be recognized for having the perfect mix of action, romance and comedy and it will always be a classic.