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The Southern Star

  • 19691969
  • M/PGM/PG
  • 1h 44m
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5.3/10
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Orson Welles, Ursula Andress, and George Segal in The Southern Star (1969)
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Crime
In 1912 West Africa, diamond tycoon Kramer hires penniless American fortune hunter Dan Rockland, who's posing as a geologist, but when a huge diamond is found, everyone wants to steal it.In 1912 West Africa, diamond tycoon Kramer hires penniless American fortune hunter Dan Rockland, who's posing as a geologist, but when a huge diamond is found, everyone wants to steal it.In 1912 West Africa, diamond tycoon Kramer hires penniless American fortune hunter Dan Rockland, who's posing as a geologist, but when a huge diamond is found, everyone wants to steal it.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
557
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  • Directors
    • Sidney Hayers
    • Orson Welles(opening scenes)
  • Writers
    • David Pursall(screenplay)
    • Jack Seddon(screenplay)
    • Jules Verne(novel "L'Étoile du sud")
  • Stars
    • George Segal
    • Ursula Andress
    • Orson Welles
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  • Directors
    • Sidney Hayers
    • Orson Welles(opening scenes)
  • Writers
    • David Pursall(screenplay)
    • Jack Seddon(screenplay)
    • Jules Verne(novel "L'Étoile du sud")
  • Stars
    • George Segal
    • Ursula Andress
    • Orson Welles
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    • 16User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Ursula Andress, George Segal, and Johnny Sekka in The Southern Star (1969)
    Ursula Andress in The Southern Star (1969)
    Ursula Andress and George Segal in The Southern Star (1969)

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    George Segal
    George Segal
    • Danas Dan
    Ursula Andress
    Ursula Andress
    • Erica Krameras Erica Kramer
    Orson Welles
    Orson Welles
    • Plankettas Plankett
    Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry
    • Karlas Karl
    Johnny Sekka
    Johnny Sekka
    • Matakitas Matakit
    Michel Constantin
    Michel Constantin
    • Joséas José
    Georges Géret
    Georges Géret
    • Andréas André
    • (as George Geret)
    Sylvain Levignac
    • Louisas Louis
    • (as Sylvain)
    Charles Lamb
    • Toddas Todd
    Guy Delorme
    • Michaelas Michael
    Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews
    • Krameras Kramer
    Jacques Van Dooren
    • Man in Baras Man in Bar
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Sidney Hayers
      • Orson Welles(opening scenes) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • David Pursall(screenplay)
      • Jack Seddon(screenplay)
      • Jules Verne(novel "L'Étoile du sud") (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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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. —alfiehitchie
    • timeframe 1910s
    • female rear nudity
    • skinny dipping
    • nude swimming
    • diamond
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    • Taglines
      • Africa Seethes! Adventure Flames! In The Story Of "The Southern Star"-- The World's Most Prized Diamond!
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
    • Certificate
      • M/PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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.
    • Quotes

      Plankett: Sound the fall-in!

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: FRENCH WEST AFRICA 1912
    • Soundtracks
      The Southern Star
      Title Song Sung by Matt Monro

      Music by Georges Garvarentz (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Don Black

      Performed by Georges Garvarentz Et Son Orchestre (uncredited)

      Arranged by George Martin (uncredited)

      Orchestrated by George Martin

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    Top review
    6/10
    African adventures with a phenomenal casting and based on Jules Verne's novel
    The picture is set in West Africa where we find a roguish geologist adventurer ( George Segal ) and his helper ( Johnny Sekka ), there both of whom encounter a hot rock . But the gem is nevertheless ownership a magnate ( Harry Andrews ) whose gorgeous daughter ( Ursula Andress )is enamored the rogue adventurer . The chief ( Ian Hendry ) of his private troops schemes to get the girl and the diamond . Besides , an ex-security chief ( Orson Welles ) equally tries to steal the precious gem .

    This amusing film displays action , adventures , humor , rip-roaring and lots of fun . The movie is narrated by means of a continuous pursuit in the jungle and we are seeing several African animals although the most by an excessive use of stock-shots , thus stampeding buffalo , elephants , gnus, lions , snake... and a peculiar thief ostrich . This unknown motion picture obtained limited success in spite of a first-rate cast and result to be immensely agreeable . The tale based on Jules Verne novel is regularly directed by Sidney Hayers . Rating : Average but entertaining . It's a good stuff for young people who enjoy enormously with the extraordinary adventures in the lush jungle.
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    • Oct 24, 2006

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 1969 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zvezda Juga
    • Filming locations
      • Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures Corporation
      • Euro-France Films
      • Capitole Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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