Movie·1963·2h 8m
Sammy Going South
Incredible Adventure in a Land That Knows a Thousand Dangers!
Directed By
Alexander Mackendrick
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Denis Cannan
Producer
Hal Mason
Cinematography
Erwin Hillier
Editor
Jack Harris
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Edward G. Robinson
Cocky Wainwright
Fergus McClelland
Sammy Hartland
Constance Cummings
Gloria van Imhoff
Paul Stassino
Spyros Dracondopolous
Harry H. Corbett
Lem
Zia Mohyeddin
The Syrian
Orlando Martins
Abu Lubaba
John Turner
Heneker
Zena Walker
Aunt Jane
Jack Gwillim
District Commissioner
Patricia Donahue
Kathy Hartland
Jared Allen
Bob Hartland
Guy Deghy
Doctor
Marne Maitland
Hassan
Steven Scott
Egyptian Policeman at Luxor Hotel
Frederick Schiller
Head Porter Luxor Hotel
// crew
Crew
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
Denis Cannan
Screenplay
Hal Mason
Producer
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Jack Harris
Editor
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