Ice Cold in Alex

Ice Cold in Alex

★ 7.3IMDb Score
Released:1958-06-24
Duration:125 min
Director:J. Lee Thompson
Actors:John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews, Diane Clare
Production:Associated British Picture Corporation

Overview:

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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