Movie Description
Sammy Going South
(1963)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alexander Mackendrick
- Producer : Hal Mason
- Editor : Jack Harris
- Cast : Edward G. Robinson,Fergus McClelland,Constance Cummings,Paul Stassino,Harry H. Corbett,Zia Mohyeddin,Orlando Martins,John Turner,Zena Walker,Jack Gwillim,Patricia Donahue,Jared Allen,Guy Deghy,Marne Maitland,Steven Scott,Frederick Schiller
Cast
Cocky Wainwright
Sammy Hartland
Gloria van Imhoff
Spyros Dracondopolous
Lem
The Syrian
Abu Lubaba
Heneker
Aunt Jane
District Commissioner
Kathy Hartland
Bob Hartland
Doctor
Hassan
Egyptian Policeman at Luxor Hotel
Head Porter Luxor Hotel
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Facts
Original TitleSammy Going South
Status Released
Release Information
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1963-03-18
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 08m
Production CompaniesMichael Balcon Productions,Bryanston Films,British Lion Films,Paramount Pictures
Genres
- Adventure