During WW2 in North Africa, a medical field unit must cross the desert in their ambulance in order to reach the British lines in Alexandria.
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| 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) | |
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Michael Nightingale | ... | C.M.P. Captain (Check Point) |
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Basil Hoskins | ... | C.M.P. Lieutenant (Alexandria) |
| Walter Gotell | ... | 1st German Officer | |
| Frederick Jaeger | ... | 2nd German Officer | |
| Richard Marner | ... | German Guard | |
| 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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From Tobruk to Alexandria... they had to make it... even if one of'em was a traitor!Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
27 June 1958 (UK) 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
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Runtime:
| (1961) | (1958) (pre-censored)Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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[uncredited]
Written (1919) by Fred W. Leigh and Charles Collins
Sung by John Mills, Sylvia Syms and Harry Andrews
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When they were pushing the ambulance up the hill from behind, Sylvia Syms fell in the sand (as scripted), but John Mills picked her up and threw her (too forcefully) at the back of the van and Sylvia banged her head against it. See more »Goofs
The Military Policemen in the film are wearing RMP shoulder titles. They should be CMP. It was not until 1946 that King George VI granted the 'Royal' prefix to the Corps of Royal Military Police (RMP) in recognition of its outstanding wartime record. (CRMP was chosen to avoid confusion with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or RCMP) See more »Quotes
Capt. Anson: [after the two nurses agree to go with Capt Anson across the minefield] Dames and mines. Lovely party.See more »
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Opening credits prologue: TOBRUK - 1942 See more »Soundtracks
My Old Man (Said Follow the Van)[uncredited]
Written (1919) by Fred W. Leigh and Charles Collins
Sung by John Mills, Sylvia Syms and Harry Andrews
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I must have watched this film more than 10 times, and have enjoyed it. I especially enjoy the story of triumph over adversity; both in terms of the adversity of nature itself, as well as human nature.
The subplot of the commonality of humanity, together with the final denouement adds to my enjoyment.
As an Englishman living in Australia, I appreciate, especially the final scene in the club. I never fail to relish a glass of beer, or to finger-wipe the condensation on the glass.
(PS I would have made it 10 out of 10 if Miss Syms could have unhooked two more buttons on her shirt)