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Ice Cold in Alex is a 1958 British war film set during the Western Desert campaign of World War II based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Landon. Directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring John Mills, the film was a prizewinner at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. [4] .
Ice Cold in Alex: Directed by J. Lee Thompson. With John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews. 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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- Adventure, Drama, War
- J. Lee Thompson
- 1958-06-27
Advertise With Us. Captain Anson (John Mills) is tired and thirsty. Forced to leave his North African post when it becomes clear it will be invaded, Anson is on his way to Alexandria, Egypt, and ...
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- J. Lee Thompson
- War
- John Mills
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. —Rob Hartill
Find out who starred in and worked on the classic war film Ice Cold in Alex, based on a novel by Christopher Landon. See the full list of directors, writers, actors, producers, and more on IMDb.
Apr 21, 2024 · Ice Cold in Alex is a 1958 British war film set during the Western Desert campaign of World War II based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Landon. Directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring John Mills, the film was a prizewinner at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival.
Feb 20, 2018 · A British ambulance crew faces a treacherous journey across the Libyan desert in 1942. The film is realistic, tense and features one of cinema's greatest drinking scenes.
