

The Way Ahead
1944-06-09 · 115 min · ★ 6.5
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 NivenLieutenant Jim Perry
Stanley HollowayPvt. Ted Brewer
James DonaldPvt. Evans Lloyd
John LauriePvt. Luke
Leslie DwyerPvt. Sid Beck
Hugh BurdenPvt. Bill Parsons
Raymond HuntleyPvt. Herbert Davenport
Jimmy HanleyPvt. Geoffrey Stainer
William HartnellSgt. Ned Fletcher
Reginald TateThe Training Company Commanding Officer
Leo GennCaptain Edwards
A. Bromley DavenportOld Chelsea Soldier
Renée AshersonMarjorie Gillingham
Mary JerroldMrs. Gillingham
Raymond LovellMr. Jackson
Jack WatlingSgt. Buster
Peter UstinovRispoli
Lloyd PearsonSam Thyrtle
Penelope Dudley-WardMrs. PerryTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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