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.

"Incredible Adventure in a Land That Knows a Thousand Dangers!"

Credits

Alexander MackendrickDirector

Edward G. RobinsonCocky Wainwright

Fergus McClellandSammy Hartland

Constance CummingsGloria van Imhoff

Paul StassinoSpyros Dracondopolous