# Ice Cold in Alex (1958)

> A battered wartime ambulance crew battles the North African desert, enemy danger, and fraying trust in pursuit of a hard-earned celebration.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9845

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: War, Adventure, Drama
- Director: J. Lee Thompson
- Cast: John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews, Diane Clare, Richard Leech, Liam Redmond, Allan Cuthbertson
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053935/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, austere, gritty, classic cinema night, war film marathon

## Synopsis

A perilous journey through the desert leads to unexpected trials and camaraderie.

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