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