Sammy Going South

2h 8min

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.

Production Companies

Michael Balcon Productions

Bryanston Films

British Lion Films

Paramount Pictures

Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Cocky Wainwright
Fergus McClelland

Fergus McClelland

Sammy Hartland
Constance Cummings

Constance Cummings

Gloria van Imhoff
Paul Stassino

Paul Stassino

Spyros Dracondopolous
Zia Mohyeddin

Zia Mohyeddin

The Syrian
Orlando Martins

Orlando Martins

Abu Lubaba
Zena Walker

Zena Walker

Aunt Jane
Jack Gwillim

Jack Gwillim

District Commissioner
Patricia Donahue

Patricia Donahue

Kathy Hartland
Jared Allen

Jared Allen

Bob Hartland
Guy Deghy

Guy Deghy

Doctor
Steven Scott

Steven Scott

Egyptian Policeman at Luxor Hotel
Frederick Schiller

Frederick Schiller

Head Porter Luxor Hotel

Release date

18th Mar 1963

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English