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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John MillsCaptain Anson | Captain Anson |
 Sylvia SymsSister Diana Murdoch | Sister Diana Murdoch |
 Anthony QuayleCaptain van der Poel | Captain van der Poel |
 Harry AndrewsM.S.M. Pugh | M.S.M. Pugh |
 Diane ClareSister Denise Norton | Sister Denise Norton |
 Richard LeechCaptain Crosbie | Captain Crosbie |
 Liam RedmondBrigadier (D.D.M.S.) | Brigadier (D.D.M.S.) |
 Allan CuthbertsonBrigadier's Staff Officer | Brigadier's Staff Officer |
 David LodgeC.M.P Captain (Tank Trap) | C.M.P Captain (Tank Trap) |
 Michael NightingaleC.M.P Captain (Check Point) | C.M.P Captain (Check Point) |
| BBasil HoskinsC.M.P Lieutenant (Alexandria) | C.M.P Lieutenant (Alexandria) |
 Walter Gotell1st German Officer | 1st German Officer |
 Richard MarnerGerman Guard | German Guard |
 Peter ArneBritish Officer at Oasis | British Officer at Oasis |
 Paul StassinoBarman | Barman |
 Frederick Jaeger2nd German Officer | 2nd German Officer |