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The Way Ahead (1944)

EnglishFilm1944115 minDrama, War★ 6.5/10

From Workers — To Warriors

A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry and Sergeant Ned Fletcher when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk.

Directed by
Carol Reed
Starring
David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald
Music
William Alwyn
Released
1944-06-09

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Cast

David NivenDavid NivenLieutenant Jim Perry
Stanley HollowayStanley HollowayPvt. Ted Brewer
James DonaldJames DonaldPvt. Evans Lloyd
John LaurieJohn LauriePvt. Luke
Leslie DwyerLeslie DwyerPvt. Sid Beck
Hugh BurdenHugh BurdenPvt. Bill Parsons
Raymond HuntleyRaymond HuntleyPvt. Herbert Davenport
Jimmy HanleyJimmy HanleyPvt. Geoffrey Stainer
William HartnellWilliam HartnellSgt. Ned Fletcher
Reginald TateReginald TateThe Training Company Commanding Officer
Leo GennLeo GennCaptain Edwards
John RuddockOld Chelsea Soldier

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