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Ice Cold in Alex AKA Desert Attack (Blu-ray) (1958)
A group of army personnel and nurses attempt a dangerous and arduous trek across the deserts of North Africa during the Second World War...Director: J. Lee Thompson
Year of Copyright: 1958
Year of Production: 1957
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE: Dunkirk
DISC TWO: The Dam Busters
DISC THREE: Ice Cold in Alex
*The Film
Extended Clip from "A Very British War Movie" 1999 Channel 4 documentary (12:58)
John Mills' Home Movie Footage (15:01)
Interview with academic Melanie Williams (15:39)
"Steve Chibnall on J. Lee Thompson" featurette (12:37)
Interview with actress Sylvia Syms (21:50)
About Film Movement
DISC FOUR: The Colditz Story
DISC FIVE: Went the Day Well? -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with an essay booklet by Cullen Gallagher.
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Extras:"Steve Chibnall on J. Lee Thompson" featurette (12:34)
Interview with Melanie Williams (15:39)
Interview with Sylvia Syms (21:50)
John Mills' Home Movie Footage (15:01)
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
"A Very British War Movie" 1999 Channel 4 documentary excerpt (12:58)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:20) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Steve Chibnall on J. Lee Thompson" featurette (12:34)
Interview with Melanie Williams (15:39)
Interview with Sylvia Syms (21:50)
John Mills' Home Movie Footage (15:01)
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
"A Very British War Movie" 1999 Channel 4 documentary excerpt (12:58)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:20) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Interview with star Sylvia Syms (21:50)
John Mills' Home Movie Footage (15:01)
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery (1080p)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:20) (1080p) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in standard definition except where noted.
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Extras:"Steve Chibnall on J. Lee Thompson" featurette (12:34)
Interview with Melanie Williams (15:39)
Interview with Sylvia Syms (21:50)
John Mills' Home Movie Footage (15:01)
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
"A Very British War Movie" 1999 Channel 4 documentary excerpt (12:58)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:20) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
The US, Australian, German, and UK 60th Anniversary Edition for the additional extras. Note the Australian, German, and UK releases also include a stills gallery and the trailer.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Their Finest Hour: 5 British WWII Classics America- Film Movement - No cuts (130:08)
- Blu-ray B Australia- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (130:16)
- Blu-ray B 60th Anniversary Edition Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts (130:16)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts (130:13)
- Blu-ray B 60th Anniversary Edition United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (130:16)
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Comparison added by Nigel_Badnell on 06/05/12
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 14/04/22UPDATE LOG:
06/05/12 Initial entry
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19/02/18: Added UK 60th.
12/02/22: Dates.
14/04/22: Added Australia, Germany.
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