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The Way Ahead(1944)

U06/09/1944 (GB)DramaWar1h 55m
64%

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From Workers — To Warriors

Overview

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

Movie Cast

David Niven photo

David Niven

Lieutenant Jim Perry

Stanley Holloway photo

Stanley Holloway

Pvt. Ted Brewer

James Donald photo

James Donald

Pvt. Evans Lloyd

John Laurie photo

John Laurie

Pvt. Luke

Leslie Dwyer photo

Leslie Dwyer

Pvt. Sid Beck

Hugh Burden photo

Hugh Burden

Pvt. Bill Parsons

Raymond Huntley photo

Raymond Huntley

Pvt. Herbert Davenport

Jimmy Hanley photo

Jimmy Hanley

Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer

William Hartnell photo

William Hartnell

Sgt. Ned Fletcher

Reginald Tate photo

Reginald Tate

The Training Company Commanding Officer

Leo Genn photo

Leo Genn

Captain Edwards

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyTwo Cities Films

Original LanguageEnglish

Media

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