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The Way Ahead (1944)

Jun 9, 1944 · 1h 55m

6.5/10 TMDB user score
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From Workers — To Warriors

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.

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Top 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
  • John Ruddock Old Chelsea Soldier
  • 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

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