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Ice Cold in Alex

Ice Cold in Alex

War · Adventure · Drama · 1958

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.

Movie details

Ice Cold in Alex

“3 guys...and a couple of gals...and the mission that led them through 600 miles of burning hell!”

1958 War · Adventure · Drama 2h 5m

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7.3 / 10

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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.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

J. Lee Thompson

Written by

T. J. Morrison · Christopher Landon

John Mills

John Mills

Captain Anson

Sylvia Syms

Sylvia Syms

Sister Diana Murdoch

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Captain van der Poel

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.)

Court is in session

Put Ice Cold in Alex on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.