The Way Ahead (1944)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1944-06-09
Runtime: 115 minutes
Director: Carol Reed
Top Cast
- David Niven as Lieutenant Jim Perry
- Stanley Holloway as Pvt. Ted Brewer
- James Donald as Pvt. Evans Lloyd
- John Laurie as Pvt. Luke
- Leslie Dwyer as Pvt. Sid Beck
- Hugh Burden as Pvt. Bill Parsons
- Raymond Huntley as Pvt. Herbert Davenport
- Jimmy Hanley as Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
- William Hartnell as Sgt. Ned Fletcher
- Reginald Tate as The Training Company Commanding Officer
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s):
Trailers & Videos
Images & Backdrops
Posters