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During the German offensive in Libya in 1942, Captain Anson, commander of a motor ambulance convoy, finds himself cut off from his unit with only an old ambulance to take him back to Alexandria.
During the German offensive in Libya in 1942, Captain Anson, commander of a motor ambulance convoy, finds himself cut off from his unit with only an old ambulance to take him back to Alexandria. His companions are two young nurses and his sergeant, Tom Pugh. As the little party sets off on the long journey, they meet Van der Poel, a South African captain who begs a lift.
Last on
Thu 22 May 2025
20:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Captain Anson | John Mills |
| Sister Diana Murdoch | Sylvia Syms |
| Captain Van der Poel | Anthony Quayle |
| Sgt Tom Pugh | Harry Andrews |
| Sister Denise Norton | Diane Clare |
| Captain Crosbie | Richard Leech |
| Brigadier | Liam Redmond |
| Brigadier's Staff Officer | Allan Cuthbertson |
| C.M.P. Captain | David Lodge |
| British Officer at Oasis | Peter Arne |
| Director | J Lee Thompson |
| Writer | TJ Morrison |
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