Story Line
When the great potato famine hits Ireland, the diaspora begins as thousands emigrate. Among those leaving the Emerald Isle is Katie O'Neill and her husband, who decide that the promised land is South Africa and make their way there. Once there, they discover the hardships that are the reality of the homesteader experience.
“It's AFRICOLOSSAL! in CINEMASCOPE”
Top Cast

Tyrone Power
Paul Van Riebeck

Susan Hayward
Katie O'Neill

Richard Egan
Kurt Hout

John Justin
Shawn Kildare

Agnes Moorehead
Aggie (Kildare's governess)

Rita Moreno
Julia
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Rating
5.7/ 10
Release Date
1955-03-01
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
AdventureDramaRomance
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CinemaSerf
5/10
•11/10/2023"Katie" (Susan Hayward) and her husband "Shawn" (John Justin) are struggling to make a go of things on their Irish potato farm so hit on the idea of emigrating to the opportunities of Southern Africa. They arrive and soon discover that it's no easier...






