The Way Ahead
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The Way Ahead

“From Workers — To Warriors”

★ 6.5/10 TMDB 1944-06-09 115 min

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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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
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