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The Way Ahead (1944)

Overview

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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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Carol Reed

Director

Carol Reed

ReleasedJun 9, 1944
Runtime1h 55m
StatusReleased
Two Cities Films

Top 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

A. Bromley Davenport

A. Bromley Davenport

Old Chelsea Soldier

Renée Asherson

Renée Asherson

Marjorie Gillingham

Mary Jerrold

Mary Jerrold

Mrs. Gillingham

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The Way Ahead 1944 Trailer | David Niven

The Way Ahead 1944 Trailer | David Niven

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