A Boy Ten Feet Tall (1963)
- Starring:
- Edward G. Robinson, Fergus McClelland, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alexander MacKendrick
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Synopsis of A Boy Ten Feet Tall
Released in the US as A Boy Ten Feet Tall, 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. Released in the US at 88 minutes, Sammy Going South was restored to its full 118 minutes for television. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of A Boy Ten Feet Tall
- Edward G. Robinson - Cocky Wainwright
- Constance Cummings - Gloria van Imhoff
- Paul Stassino - Spyros Dracondopolous
- Orlando Martins - Abu Lubaba
- Zena Walker - Aunt Jane
- Guy Deghy - Doctor
- Marne Maitland - Hassan
- Frederick Schiller - Head Porter
- Fergus McClelland - Sammy Hartland
- Harry H. Corbett - Lem
- Zia Mohyeddin - The Syrian
- John Turner - Heneker
- Jack Gwillim - District Commissioner
- Jared Allen - Bob
- Steven Scott - Egyptian Policeman
- Patricia Donahue - Cathie
- Director(s):
- Alexander MacKendrick
- Writer(s):
- Dennis Cannan
- Producer(s):
- Hal Mason
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