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The Southern Star (1969)

PG 102 min  -  Adventure | Comedy | Crime  -   28 May 1969 (USA)
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Comedy adventure based on a Jules Verne novel about the ups and downs of jewel thieves in the wilds of Africa circa 1900... See full summary »

Director:

Sidney Hayers, and 1 more credit »

Writers:

David Pursall (screenplay), Jack Seddon (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

George Segal, Ursula Andress and Orson Welles
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
George Segal ...
Dan
Ursula Andress ...
Erica Kramer
Orson Welles ...
Plankett
Ian Hendry Ian Hendry ...
Karl
Johnny Sekka Johnny Sekka ...
Matakit
Michel Constantin ...
Jose
Georges Géret Georges Géret ...
Andre
Sylvain Levignac Sylvain Levignac ...
Louis (as Sylvain)
Charles Lamb Charles Lamb ...
Todd
Guy Delorme Guy Delorme ...
Michael
Harry Andrews ...
Kramer
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Comedy adventure based on a Jules Verne novel about the ups and downs of jewel thieves in the wilds of Africa circa 1900. George Segal is the appealing hero-heel and Ursula Andress is visually stunning as the lady in the proceedings. Orson Welles has a small role. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Plot Keywords:

Africa | Treasure | Geologist | 1910s | Money  | See more »

Taglines:

They search for The Southern Star the world's most prized diamond . . . as Africa explodes with a thousand surprises! See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Crime

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Country:

France | UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

L'étoile du sud See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

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Production Co:

Capitole Films, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Euro-France Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The rope bridge over the river is still intact in the Niokolo Koba National Park in Senegal and supports up to four people. See more »

Soundtracks

"THE SOUTHERN STAR"
Music by Don Black
Orchestrated by George Martin
Sung by Matt Monro See more »