Sammy Going South 61 years old

Incredible Adventure in a Land That Knows a Thousand Dangers!

Sammy Going South

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.

Credits

Sammy Going South Cast

Name Character
Edward G. Robinson He was 71, 79 years old when he died as Cocky Wainwright
Constance Cummings She was 54, 95 years old when she died as Gloria van Imhoff
Paul Stassino He was 35, 82 years old when he died as Spyros Dracondopolous
Fergus McClelland as Sammy Hartland
Harry H. Corbett He was 39, 57 years old when he died as Lem

Sammy Going South Crew

Name Department
Erwin Hillier as Director of Photography. He was 53 (93) years old when He died Camera
Tristram Cary as Music. He was 39 (82) years old when He died Sound
Alexander Mackendrick as Director. He was 52 (81) years old when He died Directing
W.H. Canaway as Novel. He was 40 (63) years old when He died Writing
Denis Cannan as Screenplay. He was 45 (92) years old when He died Writing
Hal Mason as Producer. Production
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Sammy Going South (61 years)

Incredible Adventure in a Land That Knows a Thousand Dangers!

  • Release day: Monday, March 18, 1963
  • Runtime: 128 minutes