Southern Cross
La Croix du Sud
Synopsis
In the Sahara, Algeria, the leader of the Tuaregs, Aftan, saves a girl from the hands of a caravan of pillars. Madeleine falls in love with her savior and their marriage is decided. But Aftan understands that he will never be assimilated with Europeans, and he goes back to find the beautiful poet Dassine whom he had loved before.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Hugon
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Achard, André Hugon
- Original Score
- Jacques Janin
- Original Title
- La Croix du Sud
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Hugon
Paul Achard, André Hugon
Jacques Janin
Charles De Rochefort, Raymond Agnel
André Hugon
Department Leadership Roster
André Hugon
Director
Paul Achard
Writer
André Hugon
Writer
André Hugon
Producer
Christian-Jaque
Production Design
Charles De Rochefort
Director of Photography
Raymond Agnel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Southern Cross about?
In the Sahara, Algeria, the leader of the Tuaregs, Aftan, saves a girl from the hands of a caravan of pillars. Madeleine falls in love with her savior and their marriage is decided. But Aftan understands that he will never be assimilated with Europeans, and he goes back to find the beautiful poet Dassine whom he had loved before.
Who directed Southern Cross?
Southern Cross was directed by André Hugon.
Who stars in Southern Cross?
The principal cast of Southern Cross includes Kaissa Robba, Suzanne Christy, Charles De Rochefort, Alexandre Mihalesco, Tahar Hannache.
When was Southern Cross released and how long is it?
Southern Cross was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Southern Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Southern Cross was composed by Jacques Janin.