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The Way Ahead
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The Way Ahead

1944-06-09 · 115 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · War

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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Directors
Carol Reed
Production companies
Two Cities Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top 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
A. Bromley DavenportA. Bromley DavenportOld Chelsea Soldier
Renée AshersonRenée AshersonMarjorie Gillingham
Mary JerroldMary JerroldMrs. Gillingham
Raymond LovellRaymond LovellMr. Jackson
Jack WatlingJack WatlingSgt. Buster
Peter UstinovPeter UstinovRispoli
Lloyd PearsonLloyd PearsonSam Thyrtle
Penelope Dudley-WardPenelope Dudley-WardMrs. Perry

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