Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
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- Approved
- 2h 10min
- Adventure, Drama
- 27 Jun 1958 (UK)
- Movie
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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- Nominated for 4 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| John Mills | ... |
Captain Anson
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| Sylvia Syms | ... |
Sister Diana Murdoch
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| Anthony Quayle | ... |
Captain van der Poel
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| Harry Andrews | ... |
M.S.M. Pugh
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| Diane Clare | ... |
Sister Denise Norton
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| Richard Leech | ... |
Captain Crosbie
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| Liam Redmond | ... |
Brigadier (D.D.M.S.)
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| Allan Cuthbertson | ... |
Brigadier's Staff Officer
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| David Lodge | ... |
C.M.P. Captain (Tank Trap)
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Michael Nightingale | ... |
C.M.P. Captain (Check Point)
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Basil Hoskins | ... |
C.M.P. Lieutenant (Alexandria)
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| Walter Gotell | ... |
1st German Officer
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| Frederick Jaeger | ... |
2nd German Officer
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| Richard Marner | ... |
German Guard
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| Peter Arne | ... |
British Officer at Oasis
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| Paul Stassino | ... |
Barman
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| Brian Peck | ... |
Corporal (uncredited)
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Directed by
| J. Lee Thompson | ||
Written by
| Christopher Landon | ... | (novel) |
| T.J. Morrison | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Christopher Landon | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| W.A. Whittaker | ... | producer |
Music by
| Leighton Lucas | ||
Cinematography by
| Gilbert Taylor | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Best | ||
Casting By
| Robert Lennard | ||
Art Direction by
| Robert Jones | ||
Makeup Department
| Eric Aylott | ... | makeup artist |
| A.G. Scott | ... | hairdresser (as A. Scott) |
| Eric Allwright | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Barry Delmaine | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gus Agosti | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Bill Beavis | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Charles Crafford | ... | dubbing editor |
| Les Hammond | ... | sound recordist (as Leslie Hammond) |
| A.W. Lumkin | ... | recording director |
| Len Shilton | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| George Blackwell | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Val Stewart | ... | camera operator |
| Norman Warwick | ... | second unit photography |
| Steve Birtles | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Gordon Hayman | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Kelvin Pike | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eileen Sullivan | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| G.S. Thomas | ... | location consultant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Leighton Lucas | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joan Kirk | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Eddie Frewin | ... | unit driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Walter C. Mycroft | ... | scenario supervisor (as Walter Mycroft) |
| Alan Thomson | ... | publicity director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Associated British-Pathé (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Associated British-Pathe Limited) (distributed throughout the world by)
- Lehmacher Filmverleih (1958) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1961) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- StudioCanal (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1985) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Associated British Studio Orchestra (music performed by)
- The Government of the United Kingdon of Libya (they have also to express their thanks to, for their friendly co-operation)
- The Royal Army Service Corps in Libya (the producers wish to acknowledge the facilities accorded by, and, in particular, the assistance given by, in the presentation of this story)
- The War Office (the producers wish to acknowledge the facilities accorded by)
Storyline
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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. Written by Rob Hartill |
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| Taglines | From Tobruk to Alexandria... they had to make it... even if one of 'em was a traitor! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filmed in Libya, as Egypt was ruled out due to the recent Suez Crisis. Filming began 10 September 1957. See more » |
| Goofs | While trying to escape from the others, Captain van der Poel falls into quicksand and sinks beneath its surface. However, it is a common misconception that quicksand is so deadly. Sand saturated with water is denser than the human body (and far denser than water alone), so you would only sink up to about your thighs. At best, it would be an inconvenience but easily escapable. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Very British Picture (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | My Old Man (Said Follow the Van) See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: TOBRUK - 1942 See more » |
| Quotes |
Capt. Anson:
I'll tell you this, the next drink I have's gonna be a lager. Ice cold. There's a little bar in Alex with a marble top counter and high stools. They serve the best beer in all the middle east. When we get through with this lot I'm gonna buy you one. I'll buy you all one. See more » |