Ice Cold in Alex (1961)

  • PG
  • 03/22/1961 (US)
  • War, Adventure, Drama
  • 2h 5m

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.

J. Lee Thompson

Director

T. J. Morrison

Screenplay

Christopher Landon

Screenplay, Novel

Cast

John Mills's headshot

John Mills

Captain Anson
Sylvia Syms's headshot

Sylvia Syms

Sister Diana Murdoch
Anthony Quayle's headshot

Anthony Quayle

Captain van der Poel
Harry Andrews's headshot

Harry Andrews

M.S.M. Pugh
Diane Clare's headshot

Diane Clare

Sister Denise Norton
Richard Leech's headshot

Richard Leech

Captain Crosbie
Liam Redmond's headshot

Liam Redmond

Brigadier (D.D.M.S.)
Allan Cuthbertson's headshot

Allan Cuthbertson

Brigadier's Staff Officer

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