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.

• Associated British Picture Corporation
• John Mills
• Sylvia Syms
• Anthony Quayle
• Harry Andrews
• Diane Clare
• Richard Leech
• Liam Redmond
• Allan Cuthbertson