Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
With John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews, Richard Leech, Diane Clare, Walter Gotell, Richard Marner
Directed by J. Lee Thompson
Ice Cold in Alex is a 1958 British war film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle and Harry Andrews. It is based on the 1957 novel by Christopher Landon, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Set during the Western Desert campaign of World War II, the film is follows a small Field Ambulance unit that must cross treacherous territory to reach friendly lines in Alexandria. The title refers to the characters' desire to drink an "ice cold lager in 'Alex'" (Alexandria).
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