Adventure · France · 1969 · 1h 44m

The Southern Star

Director

Cast

George Segal as Dan Ursula Andress as Erica Kramer Orson Welles as Plankett Ian Hendry as Karl Johnny Sekka as Matakit Michel Constantin as Jose

Crew

Raoul Coutard — Director of Photography Tristam Cones — Editor Georges Garvarentz — Original Music Composer David Pursall — Screenplay Jack Seddon — Screenplay Jules Verne — Novel

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

Sidney Hayers Director Raoul Coutard Director of Photography Tristam Cones Editor Georges Garvarentz Original Music Composer David Pursall Screenplay Jack Seddon Screenplay Jules Verne Novel

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