War ·Adventure ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1958 · 2h 5m

Ice Cold in Alex

Ice Cold in Alex poster
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Cast
John Mills as Captain Anson Sylvia Syms as Sister Diana Murdoch Anthony Quayle as Captain van der Poel Harry Andrews as M.S.M. Pugh Diane Clare as Sister Denise Norton Richard Leech as Captain Crosbie
Crew
Gilbert Taylor — Director of Photography Richard Best — Editor T. J. Morrison — Screenplay Christopher Landon — Screenplay Christopher Landon — Novel W.A. Whittaker — Producer
Tagline

3 guys...and a couple of gals...and the mission that led them through 600 miles of burning hell!

Synopsis

A group of army personnel and nurses attempt a dangerous and arduous trek across the deserts of North Africa during the second world war. The leader of the team dreams of his ice cold beer when he reaches Alexandria.

Trailer Ice Cold in Alex — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
ambulancespyworld war iibeerblack and whitedesertland mine
Key Collaborators
J. Lee Thompson Director Gilbert Taylor Director of Photography Richard Best Editor T. J. Morrison Screenplay Christopher Landon Screenplay Christopher Landon Novel W.A. Whittaker Producer
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