Sammy Going South (1963)
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.
Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: March 18, 1963
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
Screenplay
- W.H. Canaway (Novel)
- Denis Cannan (Screenplay)
Music: Tristram Cary
Cinematography: Erwin Hillier
Editing: Jack Harris
Production: Michael Balcon Productions, Bryanston Films, British Lion Films, Paramount Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
africa, journey, child protagonist, suez crisis
More Films by Director: Alexander Mackendrick
More Films in Genre: Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sammy Going South about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sammy Going South?
- Sammy Going South was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
- Who stars in Sammy Going South?
- Sammy Going South stars Edward G. Robinson, Fergus McClelland, Constance Cummings, Paul Stassino, Harry H. Corbett, Zia Mohyeddin.
- How long is Sammy Going South?
- Sammy Going South has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Sammy Going South?
- Sammy Going South is a Adventure film.
- Where was Sammy Going South produced?
- Sammy Going South was produced in United Kingdom.