Sammy Going South
1963
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.
Director:
Alexander Mackendrick
Writers:
Denis Cannan, W.H. Canaway
Awards:
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 nominations total
Production:
N/A
Country:
United Kingdom
