The Way Ahead (1944)

The Way Ahead (1944)

From Workers — To Warriors 1944-06-09 United Kingdom 115 Min. PG-13
6.4 35 votes

Overview

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

David Niven is Lieutenant Jim Perry
Lieutenant Jim Perry
Stanley Holloway is Pvt. Ted Brewer
Pvt. Ted Brewer
James Donald is Pvt. Evans Lloyd
Pvt. Evans Lloyd
John Laurie is Pvt. Luke
Pvt. Luke
Leslie Dwyer is Pvt. Sid Beck
Pvt. Sid Beck
Hugh Burden is Pvt. Bill Parsons
Pvt. Bill Parsons
Raymond Huntley is Pvt. Herbert Davenport
Pvt. Herbert Davenport
Jimmy Hanley is Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
William Hartnell is Sgt. Ned Fletcher
Sgt. Ned Fletcher
Reginald Tate is The Training Company Commanding Officer
The Training Company Commanding Officer
Leo Genn is Captain Edwards
Captain Edwards
John Ruddock is Old Chelsea Soldier
Old Chelsea Soldier