Sammy Going South
“Incredible Adventure in a Land That Knows a Thousand Dangers!”
1963•NR•2h 8m•6.3•Released
Adventure
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.
Director
Alexander Mackendrick
Writer
Denis Cannan
Languages
English
Studio
Michael Balcon Productions
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
Production
Company
Michael Balcon Productions
Company
Bryanston Films
Company
British Lion Films
Company
Paramount Pictures
Producer
Hal Mason
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