Aussie dvd?

Its also on a 2 disc (Region one) collection of rare WWII movies, not sure of the name of the set but will post as soon as i find out

Yes you`re right, it is a nice widescreen print and the bonus is "Go For Broke" is a cracking film too!

I had my doubts as to the quality of Alamein as most of these Italian films from the same period are usually characterized by terrible acting,atrocious dubbing,silly comedic plots and general all-round cheapness.This has a sizeable budget by comparison and a director who seems to know what he`s doing.It`s also got a much tougher,grittier edge which lifts it far above those such offerings.The 2.35:1 scope is often used to good effect during the quite impressive and lengthy action sequences such as long sweeping shots of tanks on a hillside.Lots of authentic looking gear althougth the armour has clearly been cobbled together from any army that would lend them.The "British" tanks look quite similar to the ones used in "Battle Of The Bulge"(sure someone can tell me what they are).

Largely told from the Italian perspective,and in particular a group of the Folgore Division(Italian Paratroops)with a smattering of Bersaglieri.Decent dialogue and the dubbing really isn`t too bad.We also see the German,British sides and Michael Rennie as Monty really does work: often with some appropriately asperic Monty dialogue:"It smells down here." Some almost unbelievable Italian heroics at the end as a handful of men manage to disable an endless stream of tanks buts it`s an enjoyable watch and a quality Italian production which has been largely overlooked.