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Ice Cold in Alex

Britons in Battle • War, UR

Captain Anson (John Mills), a fledgeling alcoholic, and Tom Pugh (Harry Andrews) are ordered to escort two nurses across the North African desert. Encountering German troops, treacherous terrain, as well as an enigmatic man, Ice Cold in Alex is a British war film packed with adventure.

Tags
North African Campaign, World War II
Cast
John Mills Captain Anson
Sylvia Syms Sister Diana Murdoch
Anthony Quayle Captain van der Poel
Harry Andrews M.S.M. Tom Pugh
Crew
J. Lee Thompson director

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