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Ice Cold in Alex (1958)

A 129 min  -  Adventure | War | Drama  -   3 October 1958 (West Germany)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

J. Lee Thompson

Writers:

Christopher Landon (novel), T.J. Morrison (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

John Mills, Anthony Quayle and Sylvia Syms
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Mills ...
Captain Anson
Sylvia Syms ...
Sister Murdoch / Sister Diana Murdoch
Anthony Quayle Anthony Quayle ...
Captain van der Poel
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 Basil Hoskins ...
C.M.P. Lieutenant (Alexandria)
Walter Gotell Walter Gotell ...
1st German Officer
Frederick Jaeger Frederick Jaeger ...
2nd German Officer
Richard Marner Richard Marner ...
German Guard
Peter Arne Peter Arne ...
British Officer at Oasis
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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, but the problems just won't go away. Written by Rob Hartill  

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Plot Keywords:

Beer | Desert | Ambulance | Spy | World War Two  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | War | Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English | German (only a few lines)

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Desert Attack See more »

Filming Locations:

Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (1961)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The ambulance used is an Austin K2, which saw widespread service with the British during WWII. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The head on the beers at the end changes from a lot to very little and back again in nearly every shot. See more »

Quotes

Capt. Anson: [draining his glass of beer] Worth waiting for.
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Connections

Referenced in The 100 Greatest War Films (2005) See more »