The Way Ahead
“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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Cast
38 people
David Niven
Lieutenant Jim Perry
Known for
The Pink Panther
Around the World in 80 Days
Stanley Holloway
Pvt. Ted Brewer
Known for
My Fair Lady
Brief Encounter
James Donald
Pvt. Evans Lloyd
Known for
The Great Escape
The Bridge on the River Kwai
John Laurie
Pvt. Luke
Known for
Dad's Army
The 39 Steps
Leslie Dwyer
Pvt. Sid Beck
Known for
Die, Monster, Die!
Hugh Burden
Pvt. Bill Parsons
Known for
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
Blood from the Mummy's Tomb
Raymond Huntley
Pvt. Herbert Davenport
Known for
The Mummy
Passport to Pimlico
Jimmy Hanley
Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
Known for
The Blue Lamp
Gaslight
William Hartnell
Sgt. Ned Fletcher
Known for
Doctor Who
Carry On Sergeant
Reginald Tate
The Training Company Commanding Officer
Known for
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
Leo Genn
Captain Edwards
Known for
Moby Dick
Quo Vadis
John Ruddock
Old Chelsea Soldier
Known for
Under Capricorn
Ivanhoe
Carol Reed Director · Peter Ustinov Screenplay Eric Ambler Screenplay
United States release June 3, 1945 · Produced in United Kingdom · Languages English, French, German
Production
Two Cities Films
Production
20th Century Studios
Studio
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · French · German
Release dates
United Kingdom · June 9, 1944
Theatrical
United States · June 3, 1945
Theatrical
Australia
February 8, 1945 · Theatrical
Brazil
January 1, 1945 · Theatrical
Denmark
July 16, 1945 · Theatrical
Finland
July 8, 1945 · Theatrical
France
April 3, 1946 · Theatrical
Portugal
November 7, 1945 · Theatrical
Sweden
January 15, 1945 · Theatrical
XC
March 8, 1946 · Theatrical
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