Sammy Going South
1963, English. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Incredible Adventure in a Land That Knows a Thousand Dangers!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Alexander MackendrickDirector
- Edward G. RobinsonCocky Wainwright
- Fergus McClellandSammy Hartland
- Constance CummingsGloria van Imhoff
- Paul StassinoSpyros Dracondopolous
- Harry H. CorbettLem
- Zia MohyeddinThe Syrian
- Orlando MartinsAbu Lubaba
- John TurnerHeneker
- Zena WalkerAunt Jane
- Jack GwillimDistrict Commissioner
- Patricia DonahueKathy Hartland
- Jared AllenBob Hartland
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1963
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Denis Cannan
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Sammy Going South runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
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Sammy Going South is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Sammy Going South isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 1963. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sammy Going South?
If you liked Sammy Going South, try The Jewel of the Nile, True Spirit, Legend of the Lost.
Who directed Sammy Going South?
Sammy Going South (1963) was directed by Alexander Mackendrick and stars Edward G. Robinson, Fergus McClelland, Constance Cummings.