The Way Ahead
1944 · 1h 55m · Drama, War · United Kingdom · Rated U (GB)
From Workers — To Warriors
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.
Directed by
Carol ReedStory by
Eric Ambler6.2Smart score
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