Expert: Mel - 1/5/2008

Question
For a long time I have been searching for a film , I think British film, black & white  covering the plight of a British commando lost in the desert. One scene shows a man being swallowed by moving sands. They had a Land Rover and climbs a hill back tracking the Land Rover. Finally they are rescued. I am not sure Anthony Qayle was in it. May you help me?

Answer
Hello Ozires,

That sounds like you might be referring to a film called "Ice Cold In Alex" made in 1958. It centred around a group of army personnel and nurses attempting a dangerous trek across the North African desert during WW2. The leader of the team, a bit of an alcoholic, dreams of drinking ice cold beer when he reaches Alexandria, hence the title. It starred John Mills, Sylvia Syms and Anthony Quayle.

Here's a link.......

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Cold_in_Alex


Glad to be of help. Cheers.........Mel.