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.

"3 guys...and a couple of gals...and the mission that led them through 600 miles of burning hell!"

Credits

J. Lee ThompsonDirector

John MillsCaptain Anson

Sylvia SymsSister Diana Murdoch

Anthony QuayleCaptain van der Poel

Harry AndrewsM.S.M. Pugh