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

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Release Date: May 12, 1965 Wide

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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

Unrated, 1 hr. 58 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Alexander Mackendrick

In Theaters: May 12, 1965 Wide

Paramount Pictures

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The concept of walking from one place to another is the simplest in the world - so why not do it?

June 9, 2007 Full Review | Comment

Shane Burridge

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