The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead

1944
1h 55m
6.5

6.5/10

39 votes • View on IMDb
Drama War

"From Workers — To Warriors"

Overview

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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Two Cities Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
German French English

Keywords

flashback army life unity

Quick Facts

Release Date June 9, 1944
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0037449

Cast

David Niven
David Niven

Lieutenant Jim Perry

Stanley Holloway
Stanley Holloway

Pvt. Ted Brewer

James Donald
James Donald

Pvt. Evans Lloyd

John Laurie
John Laurie

Pvt. Luke

Leslie Dwyer
Leslie Dwyer

Pvt. Sid Beck

Hugh Burden
Hugh Burden

Pvt. Bill Parsons

Raymond Huntley
Raymond Huntley

Pvt. Herbert Davenport

Jimmy Hanley
Jimmy Hanley

Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer

William Hartnell
William Hartnell

Sgt. Ned Fletcher

Reginald Tate
Reginald Tate

The Training Company Commanding Officer

Leo Genn
Leo Genn

Captain Edwards

John Ruddock
John Ruddock

Old Chelsea Soldier

Key Crew

Carol Reed
Director
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Peter Ustinov
Screenplay
Herbert Smith
Executive Producer
John Sutro
Producer
Norman Walker
Producer
Stanley Haynes
Producer