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The Way Ahead (1944)A group of conscripts are called up into the infantry during WWII. At first they appear a hopeless bunch but their sergeant and Lieutenant have faith in them and mould them into a good team... See full summary » Director:Carol Reed |
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Title: The Way Ahead (1944)
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Lieutenant Jim Perry
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| Stanley Holloway | ... |
Pvt. Ted Brewer
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Pvt. Evan Lloyd
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Pvt. Luke
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Leslie Dwyer | ... |
Pvt. Sid Beck
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Hugh Burden | ... |
Pvt. Bill Parsons
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Jimmy Hanley | ... |
Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
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| William Hartnell | ... |
Sgt. Ned Fletcher
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Reginald Tate | ... |
The Training Company Commanding Officer
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Captain Edwards
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John Ruddock | ... |
Chelsea Pensioner
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A. Bromley Davenport | ... |
Chelsea Pensioner
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Renée Asherson | ... |
Marjorie Gillingham
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Mary Jerrold | ... |
Mrs. Gillingham
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Tessie O'Shea | ... |
Herself - ENSA Entertainer
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A group of conscripts are called up into the infantry during WWII. At first they appear a hopeless bunch but their sergeant and Lieutenant have faith in them and mould them into a good team. When they go into action in N. Africa they realise what it's all about. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
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A Story of Today---YOU'LL REMEMBER FOREVER! (original ad - several caps)Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
3 June 1945 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Immortal Battalion See more »Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Pvt. Herbert Davenport: Oh really? Who?
Pvt. Ted Brewer: Bleedin' Guy Fawkes.
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(uncredited)
Music by Johann Strauß
Arranged by Frederic Bayco
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This movie is an expanded remake of the Army Kinematograph Service film The New Lot. See more »Goofs
The Vickers gun used by Brewer and Luke changes from having a smooth barrel casing/water jacket, in the exterior shots, to a corrugated pattern once inside the Cafe Rispoli. See more »Quotes
Pvt. Ted Brewer: Only one good man ever got into Parliament.Pvt. Herbert Davenport: Oh really? Who?
Pvt. Ted Brewer: Bleedin' Guy Fawkes.
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Soundtracks
"Wine, Women and Song"(uncredited)
Music by Johann Strauß
Arranged by Frederic Bayco
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A film that despite being made in 1944, avoids sterotyping British Characters. A story about a group of people, from various civilian jobs, who receive their call-up papers. It shows them progressing through their training and entering action in North Africa.