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One of Alexander Mackendrick's lesser known efforts, this hard-luck family movie shot in Africa under the title Sammy Going South existed in several versions. The original 129 minute‚ cut is‚ seemingly lost, but‚ a 119 minute one has surfaced on British dvd. The trailer is for Paramount's‚ extensively reworked US release, which has several points in its favor but is not likely to resurface as the rights have reverted to Warner Bros. As always, find more great cinematic classics and/or catastrophes at http://www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT TRAILERS FROM HELL: TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/trailersfromhel Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trailersfromhell
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.

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