Ice Cold in Alex

Ice Cold in Alex

1958 · 125 min · EN · PG · 7.3 (70 votes)
Dir. J. Lee Thompson · Starring John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews, Diane Clare, Richard Leech

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

WarAdventureDrama

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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A grueling, sun-baked trek where the desert itself is the antagonist. It's a test of human will, fueled by the desperate hope of reaching civilization and a cold drink.

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