Ice Cold in Alex (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1958, Ice Cold in Alex is a drama, adventure and war film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 125 minutes. “3 guys...and a couple of gals...and the mission that led them through 600 miles of burning hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ice Cold in Alex stars John Mills as Captain Anson, Sylvia Syms as Sister Diana Murdoch, Anthony Quayle as Captain van der Poel and Harry Andrews as M.S.M. Pugh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Ice Cold in Alex has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ice Cold in Alex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ice Cold in Alex tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ice Cold in Alex (1958)?
- In US, Ice Cold in Alex is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ice Cold in Alex worth watching?
- Ice Cold in Alex holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ice Cold in Alex?
- Ice Cold in Alex stars John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews and Diane Clare.
- When was Ice Cold in Alex released?
- Ice Cold in Alex was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.