Ten year old Sammy travels 4500 miles on his own from the Suez Canal to Durban, South Africa.Ten year old Sammy travels 4500 miles on his own from the Suez Canal to Durban, South Africa.Ten year old Sammy travels 4500 miles on his own from the Suez Canal to Durban, South Africa.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 2 nominations total
Patricia English
- Mrs. Hartland
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaOn 18 June 1962, while filming scenes in Kenya's bush country, Edward G. Robinson suffered a heart attack. After being rushed to the capital city of Nairobi where he spent several days, he was flown to London. Following several weeks of rest and medical supervision, he was released from hospital and was able to finish the film.
- Quotes
Cocky Wainwright: [about Sammy] He wants to stay. I want him to stay. So, he stays.
- Alternate versionsOriginally released at 118 minutes but shortened to 88 for US release. TV version restores missing footage.
- ConnectionsReferenced in What's My Line?: Edward G. Robinson (4) (1962)
- SoundtracksLogo (Main Title) - Overture
Written and Performed by Tristram Cary
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Sammy Going South
I recall seeing this movie for the first time on TV back in the mid-70s when it went by a different title (possibly for US viewers), "A Boy 10 Feet Tall". Sadly I have only see this film one other time back in the late 80s. I too was drawn in by this film an it's youthful wanderer determined to make his own way from Egypt to South Africa despite all of the hardships involved. I credit this film in part in helping to pique my interest in travel and the world around me, especially Africa. It's too bad that a DVD or VHS version of this film were never officially released. This is one the films that remain on my 'Must Have' list.
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- Apr 28, 2006
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- Country of origin
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- Also known as
- Mein Freund, der Diamanten Joe
- Filming locations
- The Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor(the Hotel scenes after being rescued from the Colossi of Memnon)
- Production company
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- Budget
- £385,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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