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The Way Ahead

NR
DramaWar
6.4/10(35 ratings)

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.

06-09-1944
1h 55m
The Way Ahead
Backdrop for The Way Ahead

Main 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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Carol Reed
Production:
Two Cities Films

Key Crew

Director:
Carol Reed
Story:
Eric Ambler
Screenplay:
Eric Ambler
Screenplay:
Peter Ustinov
Executive Producer:
Herbert Smith

Locations and Languages

Country:
US; GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en