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Paluu helvetistä

Original title: Ice Cold in Alex
  • 19581958
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
5.9K
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Paluu helvetistä (1958)
During World War II 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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During World War II in North Africa, a medical field unit must cross the desert in their ambulance in order to reach the British lines in Alexandria.During World War II in North Africa, a medical field unit must cross the desert in their ambulance in order to reach the British lines in Alexandria.During World War II in North Africa, a medical field unit must cross the desert in their ambulance in order to reach the British lines in Alexandria.

IMDb RATING
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5.9K
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  • Director
    • J. Lee Thompson
  • Writers
    • Christopher Landon(novel)
    • T.J. Morrison(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Mills
    • Anthony Quayle
    • Sylvia Syms
  • Director
    • J. Lee Thompson
  • Writers
    • Christopher Landon(novel)
    • T.J. Morrison(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Mills
    • Anthony Quayle
    • Sylvia Syms
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 65User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Photos55

    Harry Andrews, John Mills, Anthony Quayle, and Sylvia Syms in Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    John Mills in Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    John Mills in Sankareiden vankileiri (1955)
    Harry Andrews, John Mills, Anthony Quayle, and Sylvia Syms in Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    Diane Clare in Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    Diane Clare and Sylvia Syms in Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    Diane Clare and Sylvia Syms in Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    Diane Clare and Sylvia Syms in Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    John Mills in Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    Paluu helvetistä (1958)
    Harry Andrews, John Mills, Anthony Quayle, and Sylvia Syms in Paluu helvetistä (1958)

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    John Mills
    John Mills
    • Captain Anson
    Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle
    • Captain van der Poel
    Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms
    • Sister Diana Murdoch
    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
    • C.M.P. Captain (Check Point)
    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
    Paul Stassino
    Paul Stassino
    • Barman
    Brian Peck
    Brian Peck
    • Corporal
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • J. Lee Thompson
    • Writers
      • Christopher Landon(novel) (screenplay)
      • T.J. Morrison(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Shot in Libya, as Egypt was ruled out because of the recent Suez crisis.
    • Goofs
      At the checkpoint when entering Alexandria, the MP Captain hands over a shirt saying "This is for your South African friend". Later Captain Anson states that he has told security that he has a German Officer with them. Anson is trying to conceal Lutz's assumed identity and would not have told the checkpoint captain that Lutz was South African.
    • Quotes

      Capt. Anson: I'll tell you this, the next drink I have's gonna be a lager. Ice cold. There's a little bar in Alex with a marble top counter and high stools. They serve the best beer in all the middle east. When we get through with this lot I'm gonna buy you one. I'll buy you all one.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: TOBRUK - 1942
    • Alternate versions
      Original British version, "Ice Cold in Alex", runs 130 minutes. US distributor shortened the film in 1961 to 76 minutes and released it as "Desert Attack".
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood U.K.: A Very British Picture (1993)
    • 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

    User reviews65

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    Human vulnerabilities in a hostile environment
    I am not a great fan of war genre, but this film is brilliant for several reasons. First of all the film is well acted by a cast who know what good acting is. This can be particularly said of the late Sir John Mills; a dedicated actor who really knew how to play all his characters well.

    The film is also great for its suspense, which kept me gripped all the way to Alexandria.

    However, what makes the film stand out, is how the adversity of a hostile environment, such as the dessert brings out the positive qualities of human nature, which serve to unite man -and woman -kind. This puts the idea of war into perspective as insignificant when faced with nature's raw and hostile conditions. It illustrates that as humans we need to unite and work together to combat adversity, while respecting the power of nature.
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    • alexandra-25
    • Jun 11, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1959 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Ice Cold in Alex
    • Filming locations
      • Libya
    • Production company
      • Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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