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Ice Cold in Alex

  • 19581958
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 10m
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Ice Cold in Alex (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.
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POPULARITY
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    • J. Lee Thompson
    • Christopher Landon(novel)
    • T.J. Morrison(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Mills
    • Anthony Quayle
    • Sylvia Syms
    • J. Lee Thompson
    • Christopher Landon(novel)
    • T.J. Morrison(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Mills
    • Anthony Quayle
    • Sylvia Syms
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 69User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards

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    Harry Andrews, John Mills, Anthony Quayle, and Sylvia Syms in Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    John Mills in Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    John Mills in The Colditz Story (1955)
    Harry Andrews, John Mills, Anthony Quayle, and Sylvia Syms in Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    Diane Clare in Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    Diane Clare and Sylvia Syms in Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    Diane Clare and Sylvia Syms in Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    Diane Clare and Sylvia Syms in Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    John Mills in Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
    Harry Andrews, John Mills, Anthony Quayle, and Sylvia Syms in Ice Cold in Alex (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)
      • J. Lee Thompson
      • Christopher Landon(novel) (screenplay)
      • T.J. Morrison(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Filmed in Libya, as Egypt was ruled out due to 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 reviews69

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    9/10
    Further proof that characterisation and story is the equal of multi-million dollar budgets
    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)
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    • artrex01
    • Jan 25, 2007

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 1958 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
      • German
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    • Filming locations
      • Libya
    • Production company
      • Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
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    • 2 hours 10 minutes
      • Black and White

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