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The Way Ahead (1944)

Movie ★ 6.6 115 min

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.

Carol Reed Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 9, 1944
Runtime
115 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0037449
Studio
Two Cities Films

Themes

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 Old Chelsea Soldier A. Bromley Davenport A. Bromley Davenport Old Chelsea Soldier Renée Asherson Renée Asherson Marjorie Gillingham Mary Jerrold Mary Jerrold Mrs. Gillingham Raymond Lovell Raymond Lovell Mr. Jackson Jack Watling Jack Watling Sgt. Buster Peter Ustinov Peter Ustinov Rispoli

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Way Ahead about?
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.
Who directed The Way Ahead?
The Way Ahead was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in The Way Ahead?
The Way Ahead stars David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald, John Laurie.
When was The Way Ahead released?
The Way Ahead is a 1944 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Way Ahead?
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