Der Stern von Afrika (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1957, Der Stern von Afrika is a drama and war film directed by Alfred Weidenmann, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Biographic Movie of the German fighter ace, who was killed in a plane crash after over 150 kills in North Africa.
Who’s in it. Der Stern von Afrika stars Joachim Hansen as Hans-Joachim Marseille, Marianne Koch as Brigitte, Peer Schmidt as Answald Sommer and Carl Lange as Hauptmann Krusenberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Der Stern von Afrika has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Stern von Afrika page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Stern von Afrika tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Stern von Afrika (1957)?
- In US, Der Stern von Afrika is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der Stern von Afrika worth watching?
- Der Stern von Afrika holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Stern von Afrika?
- Der Stern von Afrika stars Joachim Hansen, Marianne Koch, Peer Schmidt, Carl Lange and Hansjörg Felmy.
- When was Der Stern von Afrika released?
- Der Stern von Afrika was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.