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The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead

Carol Reed

1944

  • Drama
  • War
6.5

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.

Cast & crew

  • Carol ReedDirector
  • David NivenLieutenant Jim Perry
  • Stanley HollowayPvt. Ted Brewer
  • James DonaldPvt. Evans Lloyd
  • John LauriePvt. Luke
  • Leslie DwyerPvt. Sid Beck
  • Hugh BurdenPvt. Bill Parsons
  • Raymond HuntleyPvt. Herbert Davenport
  • Jimmy HanleyPvt. Geoffrey Stainer

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