

The Way Ahead
"From Workers — To Warriors"
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Languages
English
+2 more
Studio
Two Cities Films
Key Crew

Peter Ustinov
Screenplay

Eric Ambler
Story

Carol Reed
Director

Eric Ambler
Screenplay

Norman Walker
Producer
Cast

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
Lloyd Pearson
Sam Thyrtle

Penelope Dudley-Ward
Mrs. Perry