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

Ice Cold in Alex

1958 2h 5m 7.3
WarAdventureDrama

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.

Top cast

John Mills

John Mills

Captain Anson

Sylvia Syms

Sylvia Syms

Sister Diana Murdoch

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Captain van der Poel

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

M.S.M. Pugh

Diane Clare

Diane Clare

Sister Denise Norton

Richard Leech

Richard Leech

Captain Crosbie

Liam Redmond

Liam Redmond

Brigadier (D.D.M.S.)

Allan Cuthbertson

Allan Cuthbertson

Brigadier's Staff Officer

David Lodge

David Lodge

C.M.P Captain (Tank Trap)

Michael Nightingale

Michael Nightingale

C.M.P Captain (Check Point)

Basil Hoskins

C.M.P Lieutenant (Alexandria)

Walter Gotell

Walter Gotell

1st German Officer

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