Stars Over Colombo
1953, German. Directed by Veit Harlan.
Adventure film in an exotic setting based on the “Indian Tomb”: While visiting a circus in Germany, the Indian maharajah Gowan sees the rider Yrida, who comes from Swedish nobility. The maharajah falls in love with the circus rider and quickly sends the entire circus to Ceylon, where he courts Yrida. But Yrida loves someone else: the student Gowaran, who she does not know is the maharajah's son. In order to get Yrida completely under his control, the maharaja has her drugged and abducted to his castle in India.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Details
- Released
- 17 November 1953
- Original title
- Sterne über Colombo
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Veit Harlan, Peter Francke
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Stars Over Colombo: quick answers
What comes after Stars Over Colombo?
Next in the series: Circus Girl (1954) and Die blonde Frau des Maharadscha (1962).
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How long is Stars Over Colombo?
Stars Over Colombo runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Stars Over Colombo have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Stars Over Colombo on?
Stars Over Colombo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 November 1953. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Stars Over Colombo?
If you liked Stars Over Colombo, try Jack Hunter and the Lost Treasure of Ugarit, Double Threat, The Pilgrim's Progress.
Who directed Stars Over Colombo?
Stars Over Colombo (1953) was directed by Veit Harlan and stars Kristina Söderbaum, Willy Birgel, Adrian Hoven.