Ice-cold in Alex (1958)
J. Lee Thompson directs John Mills and Anthony Quayle in this classic British film set in war time North Africa. Mills tries to get his ambulance from Tobruk back to Alexandria as the German advance threatens to over take them.
There are some slightly dodgy accents on show, especially from Quayle who plays a South African officer that may or may not be a German spy. There is plenty of tension as the group try to cross mine fields, the Qattara Depression and deal with a potential spy in their midst as well as the lead characters drink problem. On the whole this is a well made effort that provides good entertainment but does stay clear of having any serious depth to the film.
Worth watching 4/5
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