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The Way Ahead

From Workers — To Warriors

Description: 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.

Genres: Drama, War

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Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0

Runtime: 115 minutes

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David Niven

Played Lieutenant Jim Perry

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Stanley Holloway

Played Pvt. Ted Brewer

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James Donald

Played Pvt. Evans Lloyd

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John Laurie

Played Pvt. Luke

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Leslie Dwyer

Played Pvt. Sid Beck

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Hugh Burden

Played Pvt. Bill Parsons

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Raymond Huntley

Played Pvt. Herbert Davenport

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Jimmy Hanley

Played Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer

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William Hartnell

Played Sgt. Ned Fletcher

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Reginald Tate

Played The Training Company Commanding Officer

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Leo Genn

Played Captain Edwards

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John Ruddock

Played Old Chelsea Soldier

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A. Bromley Davenport

Played Old Chelsea Soldier

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Renée Asherson

Played Marjorie Gillingham

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Mary Jerrold

Played Mrs. Gillingham

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Raymond Lovell

Played Mr. Jackson

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Jack Watling

Played Sgt. Buster

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Peter Ustinov

Played Rispoli

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Lloyd Pearson

Played Sam Thyrtle

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Penelope Dudley-Ward

Played Mrs. Perry

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Esma Cannon

Played Mrs. Ted Brewer

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Eileen Erskine

Played Mrs. Bill Parsons

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Grace Arnold

Played Mrs. Ned Fletcher

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Tessie O'Shea

Played Herself

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Trevor Howard

Played Officer on Ship (uncredited)

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George Merritt

Played Sergeant Major (uncredited)

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Tracy Reed

Played Perry's Daughter (uncredited)

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A.E. Matthews

Played Colonel Walmsley

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John Boxer

Played Soldier in Pub Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited)

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Peggy Carlisle

Played Minor Role (uncredited)

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Alf Goddard

Played Instructor (uncredited)

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David Hutcheson

Played Garage Customer in Car (uncredited)

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Benita Lydal

Played ENSA Artist (uncredited)

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Andreas Malandrinos

Played Gendarme in Café (uncredited)

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John Salew

Played Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited)

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Johnnie Schofield

Played Lewis Gun Instructor (uncredited)

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Winifred Willard

Played Minor Role (uncredited)

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Ben Williams

Played Pessimistic Man Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited)

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