The Way Ahead

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.

• Carol ReedDirector
• Eric AmblerScreenplay
• Peter UstinovScreenplay
• William AlwynOriginal Music Composer

• David NivenLieutenant Jim Perry
• Stanley HollowayPvt. Ted Brewer
• James DonaldPvt. Evans Lloyd
• John LauriePvt. Luke
• Leslie DwyerPvt. Sid Beck
• Hugh BurdenPvt. Bill Parsons
• Raymond HuntleyPvt. Herbert Davenport
• Jimmy HanleyPvt. Geoffrey Stainer
• William HartnellSgt. Ned Fletcher
• Reginald TateThe Training Company Commanding Officer
• Leo GennCaptain Edwards
• John RuddockOld Chelsea Soldier