Sammy Going South
Incredible Adventure in a Land That Knows a Thousand Dangers!
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
128 min
Release Date
1963-03-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
6
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