Question 1

Why was 'Ice Cold in Alex' filmed in Libya instead of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Egypt was ruled out due to the recent Suez Crisis, so filming took place in Libya beginning on September 10, 1957.

Question 2

What insect problem plagued the cast during filming, and how was it addressed?

Accepted Answer

Flies were so bad on location that most of the cast had to be sprayed with DDT, a chemical now banned.

Question 3

What censorship issues affected a love scene and dialogue in the film?

Accepted Answer

A love scene was re-shot after censors objected to Sylvia Syms' blouse revealing too much cleavage, and dialogue like 'made a balls of it' was removed or overdubbed.

Question 4

How was the ambulance crossing the minefield sequence developed?

Accepted Answer

It was improvised by director J. Lee Thompson from just a few notes in the screenplay into the tense sequence seen in the movie.

Question 5

What was the leader's motivating dream during the desert trek?

Accepted Answer

The leader dreamed of having an ice cold beer when he reached Alexandria, driving him through the dangerous North African desert journey.

Ice Cold in Alex

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