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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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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 desert of North Africa during World War II. 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
Plot Keywords:
desert | alexandria egypt | afrika corps | british eighth army | north africa campaign |Taglines:
From Tobruk to Alexandria... they had to make it... even if one of 'em was a traitor! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
27 June 1958 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Ice Cold in Alex 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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Captain Crosbie: For heaven's sake lay off that stuff.
Capt. Anson: Why?
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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 Sir 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
When Captain Anson tries to stop the runaway ambulance going down the hill - from the running board - there is clearly someone in the driver's seat in two shots. See more »Quotes
Capt. Anson: Have a drink?Captain Crosbie: For heaven's sake lay off that stuff.
Capt. Anson: Why?
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Crazy Credits
Opening credits prologue: TOBRUK - 1942 See more »Alternate Versions
The pre-censored running time on the BBFC website has a submission time of 137 minutes 58 seconds for the 1958 UK Theatrical release prior to being cut for the actual release. This suggests there is a longer print than the widely accepted 'uncut' theatrical version of 130 minutes. 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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This film really brings out how people can overcome their differences, no matter how large or seemingly-impossible, and work together for their own survival.
Anthony Quayle acted his part with perfection, staying both loyal to his own cause, AND to the common cause of survival.
He did not turn anybody over to the German army despite the many opportunities, but turned each incident into an advantage that helped all concerned.
Also the matter of alcoholic addiction was portrayed excellently by John Mills, and the self-realisation which led to his overcoming of the problem was quite poignant.
Overall I would recommend this film as one of the classics amongst war-theme movies. It gets behind the scenes and down to the really important matter of real people and THEIR perspective of things.