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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edward G. RobinsonCocky Wainwright | Cocky Wainwright |
 Fergus McClellandSammy Hartland | Sammy Hartland |
 Constance CummingsGloria van Imhoff | Gloria van Imhoff |
 Paul StassinoSpyros Dracondopolous | Spyros Dracondopolous |
 Harry H. CorbettLem | Lem |
 Zia MohyeddinThe Syrian | The Syrian |
 Orlando MartinsAbu Lubaba | Abu Lubaba |
 John TurnerHeneker | Heneker |
 Zena WalkerAunt Jane | Aunt Jane |
 Jack GwillimDistrict Commissioner | District Commissioner |
 Patricia DonahueKathy Hartland | Kathy Hartland |
| JJared AllenBob Hartland | Bob Hartland |
 Guy DeghyDoctor | Doctor |
 Marne MaitlandHassan | Hassan |
| SSteven ScottEgyptian Policeman at Luxor Hotel | Egyptian Policeman at Luxor Hotel |
 Frederick SchillerHead Porter Luxor Hotel | Head Porter Luxor Hotel |