The Star of Africa
1957, German. Directed by Alfred Weidenmann.
Biographic movie of the German fighter ace, who was killed in a plane crash after over 150 kills in North Africa.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alfred WeidenmannDirector
- Joachim HansenHans-Joachim Marseille
- Marianne KochBrigitte
- Peer SchmidtAnswald Sommer
- Carl LangeHauptmann Krusenberg
- Hansjörg FelmyRobert Franke
- Horst FrankAlbin Droste
- Alexander KerstMajor Niemeyer
- Albert HehnMajor Schliemann
- Gisela von CollandeMutter Marseille
- Siegfried SchürenbergRektor
- Roberto BlancoMathias
- Werner BruhnsWerner Heydenreich
Details
- Released
- 13 August 1957
- Original title
- Der Stern von Afrika
- Country
- Germany, Spain
- Written by
- Udo Wolter, Herbert Reinecker
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How long is The Star of Africa?
The Star of Africa runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Which OTT platform is The Star of Africa on?
The Star of Africa isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Star of Africa?
If you liked The Star of Africa, try The One That Got Away, Max, From Hilde, with Love.
Who directed The Star of Africa?
The Star of Africa (1957) was directed by Alfred Weidenmann and stars Joachim Hansen, Marianne Koch, Peer Schmidt.