Storyline
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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Cast & Crew

David Niven
Lieutenant Jim Perry

Stanley Holloway
Pvt. Ted Brewer

James Donald
Pvt. Evans Lloyd

John Laurie
Pvt. Luke

Leslie Dwyer
Pvt. Sid Beck

Hugh Burden
Pvt. Bill Parsons

Raymond Huntley
Pvt. Herbert Davenport

Jimmy Hanley
Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer

William Hartnell
Sgt. Ned Fletcher

Reginald Tate
The Training Company Commanding Officer

Leo Genn
Captain Edwards
John Ruddock
Old Chelsea Soldier
Frequently Asked Questions
The Way Ahead was released on June 9, 1944.
The runtime of The Way Ahead is 1h 55m.
The Way Ahead is a Drama, War movie.
The Way Ahead has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Way Ahead is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Way Ahead was directed by Carol Reed.
The main cast of The Way Ahead includes David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald.
The Way Ahead is originally in English.
