Description
The boozing, smoking, cussing captain of a tramp steamer, Charlie Allnut, saves prim and proper Rose Sayer after her brother is killed by German soldiers at the beginning of World War I in Africa. Many quarrels later, the two set sail on the Ulonga-Bora in order to sabotage a German ship. Based on the 1935 novel by C.S. Forester, the wonderful combination of Hepburn and Bogie (who won an Oscar) makes this a thoroughly enjoyable blend of comedy and adventure. Later came the book (and Clint Eastwood film) White Hunter, Black Heart, which chronicled Peter Viertel's experiences observing Huston throughout the making of the picture.
Quick Glance
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: Not Rated
Relase Company: MSI Music
Format: DVD
UPC: 04897007031085
John Huston makes a great Heart of Darkness in reverse movie. My criticism is that Bogart always played the same character, and Kate Hepburn was always mildly annoying. What is fun is to compare "Guide Us Now oh Great Jehovah," performed by Robert Morely and Kate at the beginning of the movie with the Welsh version, "Cym Rhondda," sung by the miners in "How Green was My Valley?"
Fantastic motion picture. Ah, the leeches...
One of my favorites from the era. Although I was not a huge fan of Hepburn, and Bogie has become "larger than life" he really only made about 5 good movies. He and Hepburn are terrific in this one. The only nit to pick would be the ending is a stretch, and the Germans are a slight bit cartoonish. Still and excellent flick. One of John Huston's best.
John Huston makes a great Heart of Darkness in reverse movie. My criticism is that Bogart always played the same character, and Kate Hepburn was always mildly annoying. What is fun is to compare Guide Us Now oh Great Jehovah, performed by Robert Morely and Kate at the beginning of the movie with the Welsh version, Cym Rhondda, sung by the miners in How Green was My Valley? The film is notable for...
Movie grabs and sticks to you like a leech!
A fantastic Bogart/Hepburn film. I think this is one of my most favorites. It has drama, love and humor, with great acting.
Remade years later with Wayne and Hepburn as Rooster Cockburn, this is better. Bogart is brilliant, and Hepburn is strong. Great script and great direction.
A fantastic movie. I always love Bogey, but even Hepburn is great in this one (she's great, but not one of my faves). Reminds me of "Swept Away..." a bit (the Italian classic, not the dumb Madonna crap). There's adventure, comedy, etc., but there's an undercurrent of sexual tension in it - note the metaphors, her having an orgasm going down the rapids, and them getting it on by the...
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A true "Great Movie." Just doesn't get better than Bogie!