Sammy Going South

Overview

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

Top 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

J

Jared Allen

Bob Hartland

Guy Deghy

Doctor

Marne Maitland

Hassan

S

Steven Scott

Egyptian Policeman at Luxor Hotel

Frederick Schiller

Head Porter Luxor Hotel

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