The African Queen (1977 film) The African Queen (1977 film) The African Queen is a television film which aired on CBS on March 18, 1977. It stars Warren Oates as Captain Charlie Allnut and Mariette Hartley as Rose Sayer, reprising roles originated by Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn in the 1951 film of the same name. Rather than being a remake, the plot continues after the events of the original story, with Allnut and Sayer being recaptured by the Germans and forced to transport a 75mm cannon. Television critic Cecil Smith described the film's concept as "maybe the silliest in the history of the medium."
Bill Sayer Bill Sayer William Sayer (second ¼ 1934 in Wigan – 16 August 1989 in Wigan), also known by the nicknames of "Bill", and 'Sos', was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Wigan Highfield, Wigan and St. Helens, as a , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested scrums. Bill Sayer's birth was registered in Wigan, Lancashire, and his death aged 55 was registered in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Bill Sayer won 7-caps for Great Britain while at Wigan