The Way Ahead (1944)
From Workers — To Warriors
1944 · NR · 1h 55m · Drama, War
Genres: 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.
Director: Carol Reed
Writers: Peter Ustinov, Eric Ambler
Music by: William Alwyn
Cinematography: Guy Green
Editor: Clive Donner, Fergus McDonell
Cast
David Niven as Lieutenant Jim PerryStanley Holloway as Pvt. Ted BrewerJames Donald as Pvt. Evans LloydJohn Laurie as Pvt. LukeLeslie Dwyer as Pvt. Sid BeckHugh Burden as Pvt. Bill ParsonsRaymond Huntley as Pvt. Herbert DavenportJimmy Hanley as Pvt. Geoffrey StainerWilliam Hartnell as Sgt. Ned FletcherReginald Tate as The Training Company Commanding OfficerLeo Genn as Captain EdwardsJohn Ruddock as Old Chelsea SoldierMore like this
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