
The Small World of Sammy Lee
Soho... Where Love Comes Cheap... Money Comes Hard...And Life is a Girl With a Suitcase a Thousand Miles From Home.
Directed by Ken Hughes
Produced by Elgin Films
A gritty portrait of a Soho nightclub operator trapped in debt and moral compromise, navigating a seedy underworld where survival means constant evasion.
Soho strip club compère Sammy Lee struggles to stay one step ahead of the notorious bookie, to whom he owes £300.
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Is The Small World of Sammy Lee sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does The Small World of Sammy Lee end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is The Small World of Sammy Lee scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Small World of Sammy Lee easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Small World of Sammy Lee violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Small World of Sammy Lee
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Like The Small World of Sammy Lee, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Small World of Sammy Lee, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Small World of Sammy Lee, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































