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This classic World War II drama stars John Mills as an ambulance driver who escapes the siege of Tobruk in the company of a sergeant major, a nurse and a South African officer who has become separated from his unit. Suspicions arise about whether one of the group is a German spy who is undermining their attempt to reach safety. .. Read more

Starring	John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews
Director	J. Lee Thompson
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama

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- Engrossing desert adventure with plenty of suspense sequences borrowed from The Wages of Fear; long, but very well presented.
- 32321
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  Worth waiting for..........
  
  Based upon a true story the film is great matinee viewing. It centres around Captain Anson (John Mills) journey across occupied North Africa during the Second ... read more »
  
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  - Steven Walker
  - London, England
  - 09 Jul 2004 at 13:28
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  One of the Best!
  
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  Ice Cold in Alex is one of the best war films ever! But I must
  
  admit, I was really sad when Sister Norton died
  
  so soon! This film is one ... read more »
  
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- - RosalindKay
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  - 31 Jan 2012 at 13:04
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  Ice Cold --- but red hot in being one of the top 100 Best Films
  
  This is quite simply one of those rare films for which male, female and child viewers all have a soft spot. Once seen, it is indelibly stamped on the memory and... read more »
  
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- - roncoach
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  - suffolk
  - 07 Nov 2011 at 00:26
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  "As soon as I get to Alex, I'm going to get a pint... a lager... I'll buy one for everyone!"
  
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  Ice Cold in Alex is set in the desert in the brutal battle of General Montgomery against Field Marshal Rommel, the 'Desert Fox'. It tells the story of ... read more »
  
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  - 14 Sep 2011 at 13:56
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  A Classic
  
  This is a classic war film but told from a different perspective. The tale brings out the good of human nature in dire times. It was made iconic by the advert ... read more »
  
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- - Andy66l
  - 4 reviews
  - 26 Aug 2011 at 11:42
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  Well worth a viewing.
  
  Yes this may be dated in its filming technique but it still remains excellent viewing. There are some strong acting scenes with subtle touches carried well by ... read more »
  
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- - OldBrock
  - 3 reviews
  - 18 Aug 2011 at 13:41
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  Ice Cold in Alex great movie !!!!
  
  Excellent War movie that if you have a War Movie Collection this would be in the top ten everytime
  
  Blu Ray has improved it certainly but a classic ... read more »
  
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  - Brackley
  - 16 Aug 2011 at 11:41
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  Hot and sweaty tense WWII desert drama
  
  The Ice cold in Alex refers to chilled lager awaiting our intrepid band of fugitives in a bar in Alexandria. The problem is that as they flee from the fall of ... read more »
  
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- - DiGriso
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  - Guisborough
  - 16 Jul 2011 at 11:04
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  5 stars
  
  Ice Cold in Alex is in the top 3 best war films. Every one involved with this film should be very proud of a near masterpiece. 5 stars. kh...
  
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  - Warwickshire
  - 25 Aug 2010 at 16:39
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  Ice Cold in Alex
  
  Classic war film. I don't watch enough of these. Following four individuals from the British army lost on the northern deserts of Africa during the second ... read more »
  
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- - CJH
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  - Dundee
  - 19 Oct 2009 at 17:37
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  ice cold in alex
  
  Good British war movie
  
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- - bennet12
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  - West Malling
  - 25 Sep 2009 at 14:05
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- - 14
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  Worth waiting for..........
  
  Based upon a true story the film is great matinee viewing. It centres around Captain Anson (John Mills) journey across occupied North Africa during the Second ... read more »
  
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- 9918
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  - Steven Walker
  - London, England
  - 09 Jul 2004 at 13:28
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  Ignore Reviews - film is BRILLIANT
  
  I can't believe the absolute rubbish written by time out about this feature. This is a sensational movie that pits men against men, women against society, ... read more »
  
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- - AndyB4
  - London
  - 20 Jun 2005 at 11:47
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  I'll drink to that
  
  A superb film. One of the best British war movies ever. Excellent acting, engaging characters, and wonderful story.
  
  I like to drink along with John ... read more »
  
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  - Grantham, England
  - 06 Nov 2006 at 06:09
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  best beer ad ever
  
  enjoy the whole film , this is pot boiler of a film . the suspese builds very slowly and is then released when they all enjoy that beer right at the end. no ... read more »
  
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  - somewhere i dont really like
  - 21 Jan 2007 at 19:50
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  Unbeatable film
  
  One of my all-time favourites, I've been watching this movie again and again since I was a teenager, so thought I'd rent it and watch it agian. Not ... read more »
  
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  - 18 Feb 2008 at 01:14
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  A Classic
  
  This is a classic war film but told from a different perspective. The tale brings out the good of human nature in dire times. It was made iconic by the advert ... read more »
  
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- 1033742
- - Andy66l
  - 4 reviews
  - 26 Aug 2011 at 11:42
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  "As soon as I get to Alex, I'm going to get a pint... a lager... I'll buy one for everyone!"
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Ice Cold in Alex is set in the desert in the brutal battle of General Montgomery against Field Marshal Rommel, the 'Desert Fox'. It tells the story of ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1040701
- - a customer
  - 14 Sep 2011 at 13:56
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  Ice Cold in Alex
  
  Good British made war movie wth fine actors and good story line
  
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  - Scunthorpe,England
  - 01 Sep 2004 at 19:18
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  Classic war film
  
  Ice COld in Alex is still a terrifically entertaining film, with the hazards the ambulance crew face added to by the additional intruige of an undercover agent ... read more »
  
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- - Lawrence Conquest
  - siberia
  - 18 Feb 2005 at 20:03
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  marvellous film
  
  This was a super film with a terrific story and marvellous acting particularly from John Mills and Anthony Quayle. It kept me entranced all the way through and... read more »
  
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  - Worthing, England
  - 31 Mar 2005 at 15:01

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