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Ice Cold in Alex

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

  • Movie
  • 1958
  • PG
  • 2h 5m

Directed by J. Lee Thompson

7.3

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7.3 out of 10 from 110 votes

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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.

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Cast and crew

  • John Mills

    John MillsCaptain Anson

  • Sylvia Syms

    Sylvia SymsSister Diana Murdoch

  • Anthony Quayle

    Anthony QuayleCaptain van der Poel

  • Harry Andrews

    Harry AndrewsM.S.M. Pugh

  • Diane Clare

    Diane ClareSister Denise Norton

  • Richard Leech

    Richard LeechCaptain Crosbie

  • Liam Redmond

    Liam RedmondBrigadier (D.D.M.S.)

  • Allan Cuthbertson

    Allan CuthbertsonBrigadier's Staff Officer

  • David Lodge

    David LodgeC.M.P Captain (Tank Trap)

  • Michael Nightingale

    Michael NightingaleC.M.P Captain (Check Point)

  • Basil HoskinsC.M.P Lieutenant (Alexandria)

  • Walter Gotell

    Walter Gotell1st German Officer

  • Richard Marner

    Richard MarnerGerman Guard

  • Peter Arne

    Peter ArneBritish Officer at Oasis

  • Paul Stassino

    Paul StassinoBarman

  • Frederick Jaeger

    Frederick Jaeger2nd German Officer

Director
J. Lee Thompson
Writer
Christopher Landon and T. J. Morrison
Music
Leighton Lucas
Cinematography
Gilbert Taylor