The year is 1912. Kramer (Harry Andrews) has carved out a private empire for himself in West Africa, complete with a personaI militia. But, as his daughter, Erica (Ursula Andress), and the American geoIogist Dan Rockland (George Segal) are celebrating their engagement, Kramer's fabulous diamond, The Southern Star, disappears. Dan's African helper, Matakit, suspected of the theft, flees into the jungIe, pursued by Dan and Erica, who beIieve him to be innocent, and by Kramer's militia commander, who wants the diamond for himseIf. Based on a Jules Verne tale, this comedic adventure features excellent performances from its top-notch cast (incIuding Orson WeIles). Directed by Sidney Hayers (Burn, Witch, Burn! and TV's The Avengers). |