Sammy Going South
“Incredible Adventure in a Land That Knows a Thousand Dangers!”
Synopsis
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.
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Joe Dante on A BOY TEN FEET TALL
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-23
Top Cast
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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
Frederick Schiller
Head Porter Luxor Hotel
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Cannan
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- Sammy Going South
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Michael Balcon Productions, Bryanston Films, British Lion Films, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Mackendrick
Denis Cannan, W.H. Canaway
Tristram Cary
Erwin Hillier, Norman Warwick
Jack Harris
Hal Mason
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
Denis Cannan
Screenplay
Hal Mason
Producer
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Jack Harris
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sammy Going South
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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?
The principal cast of Sammy Going South includes Edward G. Robinson, Fergus McClelland, Constance Cummings, Paul Stassino, Harry H. Corbett.
When was Sammy Going South released and how long is it?
Sammy Going South was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Sammy Going South?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sammy Going South was composed by Tristram Cary.
Is Sammy Going South based on a book or true story?
Sammy Going South is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W.H. Canaway".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sammy Going South?
Sammy Going South holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).