Ice Cold in Alex(1958)
“3 guys...and a couple of gals...and the mission that led them through 600 miles of burning hell!”
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.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Studio
Associated British Picture Corporation
Cast
John Mills
as Captain Anson
Sylvia Syms
as Sister Diana Murdoch
Anthony Quayle
as Captain van der Poel
Harry Andrews
as M.S.M. Pugh
Diane Clare
as Sister Denise Norton
Richard Leech
as Captain Crosbie
Liam Redmond
as Brigadier (D.D.M.S.)
Allan Cuthbertson
as Brigadier's Staff Officer
David Lodge
as C.M.P Captain (Tank Trap)
Michael Nightingale
as C.M.P Captain (Check Point)
Basil Hoskins
as C.M.P Lieutenant (Alexandria)
Walter Gotell
as 1st German Officer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
German
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
Associated British Picture Corporation
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What is Ice Cold in Alex about?▼
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.
Who directed Ice Cold in Alex?▼
Ice Cold in Alex was directed by J. Lee Thompson and released in 1958. It is a war, adventure, drama film.
How long is Ice Cold in Alex?▼
Ice Cold in Alex has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Ice Cold in Alex?▼
The cast of Ice Cold in Alex includes John Mills as Captain Anson, Sylvia Syms as Sister Diana Murdoch, Anthony Quayle as Captain van der Poel, Harry Andrews as M.S.M. Pugh, Diane Clare as Sister Denise Norton and more.
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