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The Way Ahead

NR19441h 55mCarol Reed
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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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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What is The Way Ahead (1944) about?

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.

Who stars in The Way Ahead?

The Way Ahead stars David Niven (Lieutenant Jim Perry), Stanley Holloway (Pvt. Ted Brewer), James Donald (Pvt. Evans Lloyd), John Laurie (Pvt. Luke), Leslie Dwyer (Pvt. Sid Beck). The film was directed by Carol Reed.

How long is The Way Ahead?

The Way Ahead has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1944. It is rated NR.

Is The Way Ahead worth watching?

The Way Ahead holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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