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Sammy Going South

Plot: 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
Release Date: Monday, March 18 1963
61 years ago
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Portrait of Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. Robinson
Edward G. Robinson was
69 in Sammy Going South
as 'Cocky Wainwright'.
Mon, Dec 11 1893 –
Fri, Jan 26 1973
Portrait of Fergus McClellandFergus McClelland
Fergus McClelland was
>> in Sammy Going South
as 'Sammy Hartland'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Constance CummingsConstance Cummings
Constance Cummings was
52 in Sammy Going South
as 'Gloria van Imhoff'.
Sun, May 15 1910 –
Wed, Nov 23 2005
Portrait of Paul StassinoPaul Stassino
Paul Stassino was
33 in Sammy Going South
as 'Spyros Dracondopolous'.
Wed, Jan 01 1930 –
Fri, Jun 22 2012
Portrait of Harry H. CorbettHarry H. Corbett
Harry H. Corbett was
38 in Sammy Going South
as 'Lem'.
Sat, Feb 28 1925 –
Sun, Mar 21 1982
Portrait of Zia MohyeddinZia Mohyeddin
Zia Mohyeddin was
31 in Sammy Going South
as 'The Syrian'.
Sat, Jun 20 1931 –
Mon, Feb 13 2023
Portrait of Orlando MartinsOrlando Martins
Orlando Martins was
63 in Sammy Going South
as 'Abu Lubaba'.
Fri, Dec 08 1899 –
Wed, Sep 25 1985
Portrait of John TurnerJohn Turner
John Turner was
30 in Sammy Going South
as 'Heneker'.
Thu, Jul 07 1932
Portrait of Zena WalkerZena Walker
Zena Walker was
29 in Sammy Going South
as 'Aunt Jane'.
Wed, Mar 07 1934 –
Sun, Aug 24 2003
Portrait of Jack GwillimJack Gwillim
Jack Gwillim was
53 in Sammy Going South
as 'District Commissioner'.
Wed, Dec 15 1909 –
Mon, Jul 02 2001
Portrait of Patricia DonahuePatricia Donahue
Patricia Donahue was
38 in Sammy Going South
as 'Kathy Hartland'.
Fri, Mar 06 1925 –
Mon, Jun 11 2012
Portrait of Jared AllenJared Allen
Jared Allen was
>> in Sammy Going South
as 'Bob Hartland'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Guy DeghyGuy Deghy
Guy Deghy was
50 in Sammy Going South
as 'Doctor'.
Fri, Oct 11 1912 –
Tue, Feb 25 1992
Portrait of Marne MaitlandMarne Maitland
Marne Maitland was
48 in Sammy Going South
as 'Hassan'.
Fri, Dec 18 1914 –
Sun, Dec 01 1991
Portrait of Steven ScottSteven Scott
Steven Scott was
43 in Sammy Going South
as 'Egyptian Policeman at Luxor Hotel'.
Fri, Jan 23 1920 –
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Portrait of Frederick SchillerFrederick Schiller
Frederick Schiller was
61 in Sammy Going South
as 'Head Porter Luxor Hotel'.
Fri, Aug 23 1901 –
Thu, Sep 29 1994

Crew

Portrait of Alexander MackendrickAlexander Mackendrick
Director
Alexander Mackendrick was
50 in Sammy Going South
Sun, Sep 08 1912 –
Wed, Dec 22 1993
Portrait of Robert LennardRobert Lennard
Casting Director
Robert Lennard was
52 in Sammy Going South
Mon, May 16 1910 –
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Portrait of Erwin HillierErwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Erwin Hillier was
51 in Sammy Going South
Sat, Sep 02 1911 –
Sun, Jan 02 2005
Portrait of Norman WarwickNorman Warwick
Second Unit Director of Photography
Norman Warwick was
42 in Sammy Going South
Wed, Jul 14 1920 –
Fri, Aug 26 1994
Portrait of Peter PricePeter Price
Assistant Director
Peter Price was
33 in Sammy Going South
Thu, Jan 09 1930 –
Mon, Apr 06 2015
Portrait of Denis CannanDenis Cannan
Screenplay
Denis Cannan was
43 in Sammy Going South
Wed, May 14 1919 –
Sun, Sep 25 2011
Portrait of Hal MasonHal Mason
Producer
Hal Mason was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack HarrisJack Harris
Editor
Jack Harris was
57 in Sammy Going South
Sun, Jul 02 1905 –
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Portrait of Leslie HodgsonLeslie Hodgson
Sound Editor
Leslie Hodgson was
>> in Sammy Going South
Unknown Birthday –
Tue, Dec 16 2003
Portrait of Mary KesselMary Kessel
Assistant Editor
Mary Kessel was
>> in Sammy Going South
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tristram CaryTristram Cary
Music, Conductor
Tristram Cary was
>> in Sammy Going South
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken RitchieKen Ritchie
Boom Operator
Ken Ritchie was
>> in Sammy Going South
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philip LeakeyPhilip Leakey
Makeup Artist
Philip Leakey was
54 in Sammy Going South
Mon, May 04 1908 –
Thu, Nov 26 1992
Portrait of W.H. CanawayW.H. Canaway
Novel
W.H. Canaway was
>> in Sammy Going South
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ted TesterTed Tester
Art Direction
Ted Tester was
>> in Sammy Going South
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob KindredBob Kindred
Camera Operator
Bob Kindred was
39 in Sammy Going South
Wed, May 02 1923
Portrait of Scott SlimonScott Slimon
Set Decoration
Scott Slimon was
>> in Sammy Going South
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry MontsashHenry Montsash
Hairdresser
Henry Montsash was
57 in Sammy Going South
Sun, Sep 17 1905 –
Sun, Sep 29 1974
Portrait of H.L. BirdH.L. Bird
Sound Mixer
H.L. Bird was
53 in Sammy Going South
Wed, Jun 09 1909
Portrait of Philip ShipwayPhilip Shipway
Production Manager
Philip Shipway was
51 in Sammy Going South
Wed, Feb 21 1912 –
Sat, Apr 20 1968
Portrait of Laurie TurnerLaurie Turner
Still Photographer
Laurie Turner was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan KirkJoan Kirk
Continuity
Joan Kirk was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ernie FarrerErnie Farrer
Wardrobe Master
Ernie Farrer was
>> in Sammy Going South
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judith JourdJudith Jourd
Casting Assistant
Judith Jourd was
>> in Sammy Going South
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George PinkGeorge Pink
Assistant Camera
George Pink was
35 in Sammy Going South
Wed, Mar 23 1927 –
Wed, Aug 08 1979