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The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead
6.6 /10
The Way Ahead
1944 · 115
Dir. Carol Reed
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The Way Ahead

“From Workers — To Warriors”
6.6 /10 (40) 1944 1h 55m
Drama War
Director Carol Reed
Screenplay Eric Ambler, Peter Ustinov
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
Jun 9, 1944
Budget
Country
United Kingdom
Revenue

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
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

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Where to watch The Way Ahead? The Way Ahead is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, JustWatch TV, Fawesome.
Who stars in The Way Ahead? The main cast of The Way Ahead includes David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald, John Laurie, Leslie Dwyer.
Who directed The Way Ahead? The Way Ahead (1944) is directed by Carol Reed.
How long is The Way Ahead? The Way Ahead has a runtime of 1h 55m. It was released in 1944.
What genre is The Way Ahead? The Way Ahead is a Drama, War film. It has a rating of 6.6/10 with 40 votes.

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