The Southern Star
“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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Southern Star.mp4
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Hayers
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Seddon, David Pursall
- Original Score
- Georges Garvarentz
- Original Title
- The Southern Star
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Hayers
Jack Seddon, David Pursall, Jules Verne
Georges Garvarentz
Raoul Coutard
Tristam Cones
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Seddon
Screenplay
Sidney Hayers
Director
David Pursall
Screenplay
Tristam Cones
Editor
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Southern Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Southern Star about?
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.
Who directed The Southern Star?
The Southern Star was directed by Sidney Hayers.
Who stars in The Southern Star?
The principal cast of The Southern Star includes George Segal, Ursula Andress, Orson Welles, Ian Hendry, Johnny Sekka.
When was The Southern Star released and how long is it?
The Southern Star was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Southern Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Southern Star was composed by Georges Garvarentz.
Is The Southern Star based on a book or true story?
The Southern Star is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Southern Star?
The Southern Star holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).