The African Queen

In WWI East Africa, a gin-swilling Canadian riverboat captain is persuaded by a strait-laced English missionary to undertake a trip up a treacherous river and use his boat to attack a German gunship.

Director

John Huston

Writer

C.S. Forester, James Agee, John Huston

Released

21 Mar 1952

Country

United Kingdom, United States

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 9 nominations total