Ice Cold in Alex

Name: Ice Cold in Alex
Genre: War, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1958-06-24
Duration: 2 h 5 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews, Diane Clare

1958·Movie·PG·125 min·★ 7.3(101)

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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.

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About Ice Cold in Alex

Ice Cold in Alex is a 1958 English-language war, adventure and drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson. The cast is led by John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla.

Ice Cold in Alex was produced by Associated British Picture Corporation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 24, 1958, and carries a PG certification.

Director: J. Lee Thompson
Writers: T. J. Morrison, Christopher Landon
Release date: June 24, 1958
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: Associated British Picture Corporation

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Ice Cold in Alex cast & crew

Ice Cold in Alex was directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by T. J. Morrison and Christopher Landon.

The cast features 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, and Richard Leech as Captain Crosbie.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Gilbert Taylor and it was produced by W.A. Whittaker.

Is Ice Cold in Alex worth watching?

Ice Cold in Alex holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 101 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.

At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy war, adventure, and drama, Ice Cold in Alex is worth a place on your watchlist.

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