Ice Cold in Alex (1958)

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

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.

Released: 1958-06-24
Genres: War, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 2h 5m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.3/10 from 110 votes

Directed by J. Lee Thompson.

Top cast

John Mills as Captain Anson
Sylvia Syms as Sister Diana Murdoch
Anthony Quayle as Captain van der Poel
Harry Andrews as M.S.M. Pugh
Diane Clare as Sister Denise Norton
Richard Leech as Captain Crosbie
Liam Redmond as Brigadier (D.D.M.S.)
Allan Cuthbertson as Brigadier's Staff Officer
David Lodge as C.M.P Captain (Tank Trap)
Michael Nightingale as C.M.P Captain (Check Point)

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Ice Cold in Alex

United States: stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel; watch free on Kanopy, Hoopla; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: stream on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Canada: watch free on Hoopla; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
Australia: rent on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube

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