Der Stern von Afrika
The Star of Africa
Germany during the Second World War: Robert and Jochen, two friends, are sent as combat pilots to Africa. Daredevil Jochen, in particular, soon becomes becomes famous his fearless manoeuvres and his numerous air victories. But during a home leave, the pilot who had been honored by Hitler falls in love with student Brigitte – and suddenly Jochen starts to question his missions and the war in general.
Credits
Director
Screenplay
Director of photography
Editing
Music
Cast
- Hans Joachim Marseille
- Brigitte
- Robert Franke
- Albin Droste
- Answald Sommer
- Beate
- Hauptmann Krusenberg
- Werner Heydenreich
- Major Niemeyer
- Major Schliemann
Production company
Alle Credits
Director
Assistant director
Screenplay
Director of photography
Camera operator
Assistant camera
Production design
Make-up artist
Costume design
Editing
Sound
Music
Cast
- Hans Joachim Marseille
- Brigitte
- Robert Franke
- Albin Droste
- Answald Sommer
- Beate
- Hauptmann Krusenberg
- Werner Heydenreich
- Major Niemeyer
- Major Schliemann
- Vater Marseille
- Mutter Marseille
- Tante Irene
- Klein
- Weiss
- Kulle
- Rektor
- Lehrer
- Oberst
- Mathias
- Marianne Franke
- Mansfeld
- Strauch
- Ein alter Franzose
Production company
Line producer
Unit production manager
Location manager
Shoot
- Oktober 1956: Berlin/West, München, Rom, Sevilla, Las Palmas
FSK-Prüfung (DE): 03.05.1957, 14375, ab 12 Jahre / feiertagsfrei;
FSK-Prüfung (DE): 07.08.1961, 14375, ab 12 Jahre / feiertagsfrei
Uraufführung (DE): 13.08.1957, Hannover, Theater am Aegi;
Videoeinsatz (DE): 30.10.2001
Titles
- Originaltitel (DE) Der Stern von Afrika
- Originaltitel (ES) La estrella de Africa
- Verleihtitel Hauptmann Marseille
Versions
Original
FSK-Prüfung (DE): 03.05.1957, 14375, ab 12 Jahre / feiertagsfrei;
FSK-Prüfung (DE): 07.08.1961, 14375, ab 12 Jahre / feiertagsfrei
Uraufführung (DE): 13.08.1957, Hannover, Theater am Aegi;
Videoeinsatz (DE): 30.10.2001