This classic World War II drama stars John Mills as an ambulance driver who escapes the siege of Tobruk in the company of a sergeant major, a nurse and a South African officer who... more
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Advantages: Simply a great film Disadvantages: Cant really think of any
Another outstanding piece of British Cinema. John Mills plays a Captain charged with getting his ambulance through enemy held desert to Alexandria. He is joined by his Sergeant Major and a couple of female nurses. During the trip they pick up a 'South African' Officer (Anthony Quayle) left behind by his unit during the retreat.
The story outlines the trials and hurdles the hardy group face in getting their ambulance back to Alexandria all the while ... ...Matters are complicated by John Mills alcohol problem and Anthony Quayle's seemingly endless supply of Gin. Some of the highlights of the film include the dramatic attempt at 'cranking' the ambulance up a steep slope (makes you sweat just watching it) and the subsequent release of the crank handle by the nurse (not even going to mention women drivers). You can almost see their hearts break as the ambulance hurtles down the slope. Anthony Quayle's ...
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Actor(s): John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews, Diane Clare
Director(s): J. Lee Thompson
Genre: War
Classification: Parental Guidance
Production Year: 1958
Running Time: 2 hours 4 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: A war story set in 1942, in which the commander of a motor ambulance somehow manages to get his vehicle to safety - despite the hazards of war, and a German spy.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): OPTIMUM HOME ENTERTAINMENT; ELEVATION SALES; TECHNICOLOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Release date: 29/01/2007
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: OPTD 0670
Barcode: 5060034577232
DVD Description
This classic World War II drama stars John Mills as an ambulance driver who escapes the siege of Tobruk in the company of a sergeant major, a nurse and a South African officer who has become separated from his unit. Suspicions arise about whether one of the group is a German spy who is undermining their attempt to reach safety. The film is most famous for its scene in which Captain Anson (Mills) finally gets to drink his 'ice cold' beer in Alexandria.
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