A Boy Ten Feet Tall (1963)
Sammy Going South (original title)

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	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

Storyline

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. Written by Kevin Steinhauer {K.Steinhauer@BoM.GOV.AU}  

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