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Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Cocky Wainwright
Fergus McClelland
as Sammy Hartland
Constance Cummings
as Gloria van Imhoff
Paul Stassino
as Spyros Dracondopolous
Harry H. Corbett
as Lem
Zia Mohyeddin
as The Syrian
Orlando Martins
as Abu Lubaba
John Turner
as Heneker
Zena Walker
as Aunt Jane
Jack Gwillim
as District Commissioner
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1963
Runtime2h 08m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure
Votes17
DirectorAlexander Mackendrick
WritersDenis Cannan
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSammy Going South
About Sammy Going South
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.
Directed by Alexander Mackendrick, Sammy Going South leans on a strong ensemble — Edward G. Robinson, Fergus McClelland, Constance Cummings — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1963.
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