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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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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 1958-06-24
- video_camera_front Companies Associated British Picture Corporation
- timer Runtime: 125 Mins
- star Rating: 7.4 / 10
- favorite Likes: 92 Likes
- info IMDB ID tt0053935
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John Mills
Captain Anson

Sylvia Syms
Sister Diana Murdoch

Anthony Quayle
Captain van der Poel

Harry Andrews
M.S.M. Pugh

Diane Clare
Sister Denise Norton

Richard Leech
Captain Crosbie

Liam Redmond
Brigadier (D.D.M.S.)

Allan Cuthbertson
Brigadier's Staff Officer

David Lodge
C.M.P Captain (Tank Trap)

Michael Nightingale
C.M.P Captain (Check Point)

Basil Hoskins
C.M.P Lieutenant (Alexandria)

Walter Gotell
1st German Officer

Richard Marner
German Guard

Peter Arne
British Officer at Oasis

Paul Stassino
Barman

Frederick Jaeger
2nd German Officer
groups Crew

J. Lee Thompson
Director

Christopher Landon
Novel

T. J. Morrison
Screenplay

Christopher Landon
Screenplay

W.A. Whittaker
Producer

Leighton Lucas
Music

Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography

Richard Best
Editor

Robert Lennard
Casting

Robert Jones
Art Direction

Charles Crafford
ADR & Dubbing

Val Stewart
Camera Operator

Norman Warwick
Second Unit Cinematographer

A. G. Scott
Hairstylist

Eric Aylott
Makeup Artist

Barry Delmain
Production Manager

Gus Agosti
Assistant Director

Len Shilton
Sound Recordist

Les Hammond
Sound Recordist

Eileen Sullivan
Wardrobe Designer
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