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**_A 10 years-old boy’s colorful adventures in western Africa_**
After a tragic bombing during the Suez Crisis in November, 1956, an English lad is forced to flee Port Said, Egypt, and travel to Durban, South Africa, a journey of some 50...
Sammy Going South
1963Movie128 minEnglish
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.
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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Alexander Mackendrick•Genres: Adventure, Family
Plot Summary
A young orphan boy, Sammy, embarks on a perilous journey across Africa to find his aunt after his parents are killed in an explosion. He faces numerous challenges and encounters a variety of characters, both helpful and dangerous, as he travels from the Congo to the coast.
Critical Reception
Sammy Going South received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics often praised its adventurous spirit and the performance of its young lead, but some found its plot somewhat predictable or uneven in pacing. It was generally seen as a competent family adventure film of its era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its adventurous plot and the lead actor's performance.
- Seen as a charming, if somewhat conventional, family adventure.
- Noted for its depiction of a journey across a continent.
Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Sammy Going South' is not readily available in a structured format on Google reviews to provide a specific summary.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Africa, providing a realistic backdrop for Sammy's journey.
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