
Legend of the Lost(1957)
American ne'er-do-well Joe January is hired to take Paul Bonnard on an expedition into the desert in search of treasure.


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

George Segal
Dan

Ursula Andress
Erica Kramer

Orson Welles
Plankett

Ian Hendry
Karl

Johnny Sekka
Matakit

Michel Constantin
Jose

Georges Géret
Andre

Sylvain Lévignac
Louis
Charles Lamb
Todd

Guy Delorme
Michael
The Southern Star is a adventure film released in 1969. Directed by Sidney Hayers, it stars George Segal, Ursula Andress, Orson Welles. 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.
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