The Way Ahead (1944)
The Way Ahead is a 1944 drama movie directed by Carol Reed, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars David Niven, Stanley Holloway and James Donald.
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 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.
When was The Way Ahead released?
The Way Ahead was released on 9 June 1944.
How long is The Way Ahead?
The Way Ahead runs 1h 55m.
Who made The Way Ahead?
The Way Ahead was directed by Carol Reed.
Where can I watch The Way Ahead?
The Way Ahead is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, fuboTV, Fawesome and JustWatch TV.
Where to watch The Way Ahead
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, fuboTV
Watch free: Artiflix, Fawesome, JustWatch TV
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Cineverse, Mometu, Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- David Niven as Lieutenant Jim Perry
- Stanley Holloway as Pvt. Ted Brewer
- James Donald as Pvt. Evans Lloyd
- John Laurie as Pvt. Luke
- Leslie Dwyer as Pvt. Sid Beck
- Hugh Burden as Pvt. Bill Parsons
- Raymond Huntley as Pvt. Herbert Davenport
- Jimmy Hanley as Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
- William Hartnell as Sgt. Ned Fletcher
- Reginald Tate as The Training Company Commanding Officer
- Leo Genn as Captain Edwards
- John Ruddock as Old Chelsea Soldier