Film
The Way Ahead
1944· NR· 1h 55m· Drama· War
“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.
1944-06-09
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Key Crew
DirectorCarol Reed
ScreenplayEric Ambler
ProducerJohn Sutro
Director of PhotographyGuy Green
Original Music ComposerWilliam Alwyn
EditorClive Donner
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 22 crew)
Details
Released1944-06-09
Runtime1h 55m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosTwo Cities Films
LanguagesGerman · French · English
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating6.6/10 · 40 votes
Original languageen
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