Ice Cold in Alex (1958)

7.3/10 125 min War Adventure Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

John Mills

Captain Anson

Sylvia Syms

Sister Diana Murdoch

Anthony Quayle

Captain van der Poel

Harry Andrews

M.S.M. Pugh

Diane Clare

Sister Denise Norton

Richard Leech

Captain Crosbie

Liam Redmond

Brigadier (D.D.M.S.)

Allan Cuthbertson

Brigadier's Staff Officer

David Lodge

C.M.P Captain (Tank Trap)

Michael Nightingale

C.M.P Captain (Check Point)

Walter Gotell

1st German Officer

Richard Marner

German Guard

Peter Arne

British Officer at Oasis

Paul Stassino

Barman

Frederick Jaeger

2nd German Officer

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