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Sammy Going South (1963)

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Incredible Adventure in a Land That Knows a Thousand Dangers!

After he is orphaned by an air raid on Port Said during the Suez Crisis, a young boy attempts to go by himself from the Suez Canal to Durban in South Africa where his nearest relative, Aunt Jane, lives. On the way he meets a variety of different people who help or hinder his journey - including an ageing diamond smuggler.

Cast & Crew

Director
Alexander Mackendrick
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    Cocky Wainwright Edward G. Robinson
  • Profile picture of Fergus McClelland
    Sammy Hartland Fergus McClelland
  • Profile picture of Constance Cummings
    Gloria van Imhoff Constance Cummings
  • Profile picture of Paul Stassino
    Spyros Dracondopolous Paul Stassino
  • Profile picture of Harry H. Corbett
    Lem Harry H. Corbett
  • Profile picture of Zia Mohyeddin
    The Syrian Zia Mohyeddin
  • Profile picture of Orlando Martins
    Abu Lubaba Orlando Martins
  • Profile picture of John Turner
    Heneker John Turner

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Keywords

  • africa
  • journey
  • child protagonist
  • suez crisis