The Way Ahead
“From Workers — To Warriors”
Synopsis
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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The Way Ahead 1944 Trailer | David Niven
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-01
Top Cast
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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
A. Bromley Davenport
Old Chelsea Soldier
Renée Asherson
Marjorie Gillingham
Mary Jerrold
Mrs. Gillingham
Raymond Lovell
Mr. Jackson
Jack Watling
Sgt. Buster
Peter Ustinov
Rispoli
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Ambler, Peter Ustinov
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Way Ahead
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
Eric Ambler, Peter Ustinov
William Alwyn
Guy Green
Clive Donner, Fergus McDonell
John Sutro, Herbert Smith, Stanley Haynes, Norman Walker
Department Leadership Roster
John Sutro
Producer
Stanley Haynes
Producer
Norman Walker
Producer
Clive Donner
Editor
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Fergus McDonell
Editor
Peter Ustinov
Screenplay
Carol Reed
Director
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Guy Green
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way Ahead
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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.
Who directed The Way Ahead?
The Way Ahead was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in The Way Ahead?
The principal cast of The Way Ahead includes David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald, John Laurie, Leslie Dwyer.
When was The Way Ahead released and how long is it?
The Way Ahead was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Way Ahead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Way Ahead was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Way Ahead?
The Way Ahead holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).