Two British soldiers (John Mills, Harry Andrews) and two nurses (Sylvia Syms, Diane Clare) are separated from the rest of their group during an evacuation across the scorching North African desert. Continuing towards Alexandria, Egypt, in their ambulance, they take on unexpected passenger in a South African officer (Anthony Quayle), but soon begin to suspect he may a German spy. Offbeat World War II drama co-stars Richard Leech, Liam Redmond. 124 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.