A Boy Ten Feet Tall

Name: A Boy Ten Feet Tall
Genre: Adventure
Released: 1963-04-21
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Rating: 7.20
Cast: Fergus McClelland, Edward G. Robinson, Constance Cummings, Harry H. Corbett

– After he is orphaned by an air raid on Port Said during the Suez Crisis, a young boy attempts to go ..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.20 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 58 Minutes

Release Year:

1963

Original Name:

Sammy Going South

A Boy Ten Feet Tall (1963) - Also known as Sammy Going South

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.

Story Timeline:

Year 1957

Producing Country:

Filming Locations:

Sudan, Egypt, Africa, South Africa

Genre:

Adventure

Release Date:

21 Apr 1963

Language:

English

Directed by:

Alexander Mackendrick

Story Written By:

W.H. Canaway, Denis Cannan

Main Actors:

Fergus McClelland, Edward G. Robinson, Constance Cummings, Harry H. Corbett

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 nomination.

Production Company:

Paramount Pictures

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.2/10