
The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead
Release: 1944-06-09·Runtime: 115m·★ 6.5
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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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Two Cities Films
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Cast
David Nivenas Lieutenant Jim Perry
Hugh Burdenas Pvt. Bill Parsons
Penelope Dudley-Wardas Mrs. Perry
Trevor Howardas Officer on Ship (uncredited)
David Hutchesonas Garage Customer in Car (uncredited)
Johnnie Schofieldas Lewis Gun Instructor (uncredited)
James Donaldas Pvt. Evans Lloyd
Esma Cannonas Mrs. Ted Brewer
Andreas Malandrinosas Gendarme in Café (uncredited)
John Laurieas Pvt. Luke
Leo Gennas Captain Edwards
Jack Watlingas Sgt. Buster
Grace Arnoldas Mrs. Ned Fletcher
Tracy Reedas Perry's Daughter (uncredited)
William Hartnellas Sgt. Ned Fletcher
Renée Ashersonas Marjorie Gillingham
Raymond Huntleyas Pvt. Herbert Davenport
A. Bromley Davenportas Old Chelsea Soldier
Leslie Dwyeras Pvt. Sid Beck
Raymond Lovellas Mr. Jackson
Peter Ustinovas Rispoli
George Merrittas Sergeant Major (uncredited)
John Salewas Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited)
Stanley Hollowayas Pvt. Ted Brewer
Jimmy Hanleyas Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
Tessie O'Sheaas Herself
Reginald Tateas The Training Company Commanding Officer
John Ruddockas Old Chelsea Soldier
Mary Jerroldas Mrs. Gillingham
A.E. Matthewsas Colonel Walmsley
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