Sammy Going South ( A Boy Ten Feet Tall )

Sammy Going South (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: A Boy Ten Feet Tall
Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
Moscow International Film Festival

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
114 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1963 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Alexander Mackendrick

Written By:
W.H. Canaway
Denis Cannan

Actors:
Edward G. Robinson ..... Cocky Wainwright
Fergus McClelland ..... Sammy
Constance Cummings ..... Gloria van Imhoff
Harry H. Corbett ..... Lem
Paul Stassino ..... Spyros Dracandopolous
Zia Mohyeddin ..... The Syrian
Orlando Martins ..... Abu Lubaba
John Turner ..... Heneker
Zena Walker ..... Aunt Jane
Jack Gwillim ..... District Commissioner
Patricia Donahue ..... Kathy
Jared Allen ..... Bob
Guy Deghy ..... Doctor
Marne Maitland ..... Hassan
Steven Scott ..... Egyptian Policeman

Synopsis:

SAMMY GOING SOUTH is a rugged youngster's-eye-view adventure set in South Africa. 10-year-old orphan Sammy (Fergus McClelland), who resides in Port Said, tries to locate his only relative, who lives 5000 miles away across the desert in Durban. After the death of his first guide, an erstwhile peddler, Sammy is rescued by a wealthy tourist (Constance Cummings). Not anxious to return to Port Said, Sammy escapes his benefactress and links up with a crafty old hunter/diamond smuggler (Edward G. Robinson), whose life is saved by the boy. When the police search for Sammy, they arrest the old man, who has been a fugitive for years. When Sammy is finally united with his Aunt (Zena Walker), he learns that the old smuggler has willed him his fortune.

A young boy living in Port Said, Egypt, narrowly escapes a bomb blast that destroys the apartment block where he lives. After discovering that both his parents were killed in the explosion, he decides to travel (on foot) to Durban, South Africa, to be with his only living relative, an aunt. During his 4500 mile journey across Africa he has many adventures including a first hand experience with the slave trade and living for a time with a band of poachers and criminals. After several months of travel he finally arrives at his destination.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 15 August, 2010.

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