Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | J. Lee Thompson |
|---|---|
| Writer: | T. J. Morrison, Christopher Landon |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 24, 1958 |
|---|---|
| Director: | J. Lee Thompson |
| Writer: | T. J. Morrison, Christopher Landon |
| Genres: | Adventure, Drama, War |
| Keywords | spy, ambulance, world war ii, beer, desert, land mine |
| Production Companies | Associated British Picture Corporation |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| J. Lee Thompson | Director |
| T. J. Morrison | Screenplay |
| Christopher Landon | Novel, Screenplay |
| Leighton Lucas | Music |
| Robert Lennard | Casting |
| A. G. Scott | Hairstylist |
| Val Stewart | Camera Operator |
| Charles Crafford | ADR & Dubbing |
| Norman Warwick | Second Unit Cinematographer |
| Robert Jones | Art Direction |
| Eric Aylott | Makeup Artist |
| Richard Best | Editor |
| Gus Agosti | Assistant Director |
| Barry Delmain | Production Manager |
| Len Shilton | Sound Recordist |
| Les Hammond | Sound Recordist |
| Eileen Sullivan | Wardrobe Designer |
| Gilbert Taylor | Director of Photography |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| W.A. Whittaker | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
|---|
Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
| 2024 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Trending Position