
The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead
Release: 1944-06-09·Runtime: 115m·★ 6.6
DramaWar
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
Tracy Reedas Perry's Daughter (uncredited)
Reginald Tateas The Training Company Commanding Officer
Mary Jerroldas Mrs. Gillingham
Jack Watlingas Sgt. Buster
Peter Ustinovas Rispoli
Grace Arnoldas Mrs. Ned Fletcher
Trevor Howardas Officer on Ship (uncredited)
Andreas Malandrinosas Gendarme in Café (uncredited)
Jimmy Hanleyas Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
Stanley Hollowayas Pvt. Ted Brewer
Hugh Burdenas Pvt. Bill Parsons
Raymond Lovellas Mr. Jackson
George Merrittas Sergeant Major (uncredited)
Leslie Dwyeras Pvt. Sid Beck
Raymond Huntleyas Pvt. Herbert Davenport
William Hartnellas Sgt. Ned Fletcher
Leo Gennas Captain Edwards
A. Bromley Davenportas Old Chelsea Soldier
Esma Cannonas Mrs. Ted Brewer
Johnnie Schofieldas Lewis Gun Instructor (uncredited)
John Laurieas Pvt. Luke
A.E. Matthewsas Colonel Walmsley
David Hutchesonas Garage Customer in Car (uncredited)
James Donaldas Pvt. Evans Lloyd
Renée Ashersonas Marjorie Gillingham
Penelope Dudley-Wardas Mrs. Perry
John Salewas Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited)
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