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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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Lieutenant Jim Perry
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Stanley Holloway | ... |
Pvt. Ted Brewer
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James Donald | ... |
Pvt. Evan Lloyd
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John Laurie | ... |
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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Leo Genn | ... |
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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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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Pvt. Herbert Davenport: Oh really? Who?
Pvt. Ted Brewer: Bleedin' Guy Fawkes.
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(uncredited)
Written by Nat Ayer
Lyrics by Clifford Grey
Performed by Tessie O'Shea and soldiers See more »
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David Niven reports in his autobiography that the film was shown for many years for training at Sandhurst (the British Army's officer training school). See more »Goofs
Continuity: Following some energetic army training, Private Bill Parsons is seen sitting on the grass at the top of a cliff, with his colleagues, exhausted. However, the action then cuts to him being helped up the cliff. 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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"If You Were the Only Girl (in the World)"(uncredited)
Written by Nat Ayer
Lyrics by Clifford Grey
Performed by Tessie O'Shea and soldiers See more »
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