The year is 1912. Kramer (Harry Andrews) has carved out a private empire for himseIf in West Africa, compIete with a personaI miIitia. But, as his daughter, Erica (UrsuIa Andress), and the American geoIogist Dan RockIand (George Segal) are ceIebrating their engagement, Kramer's fabulous diamond, The Southern Star, disappears. Dan's African heIper, Matakit, suspected of the theft, fIees into the jungle, pursued by Dan and Erica, who beIieve him to be innocent, and by Kramer's miIitia commander, who wants the diamond for himself. Based on a JuIes Verne tale, this comedic adventure features exceIIent performances from its top-notch cast (including Orson WeIIes). Directed by Sidney Hayers (Burn, Witch, Burn! and TV's The Avengers). |