The Way Ahead 1944

Synopsis:

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 Reed
Written by: Peter Ustinov & Eric Ambler
Runtime: 115 minutes
Tagline: From Workers — To Warriors
Cast:
David Niven
David Niven
Lieutenant Jim Perry 
Stanley Holloway
Stanley Holloway
Pvt. Ted Brewer 
James Donald
James Donald
Pvt. Evans Lloyd 
John Laurie
John Laurie
Pvt. Luke 
Leslie Dwyer
Leslie Dwyer
Pvt. Sid Beck 
Hugh Burden
Hugh Burden
Pvt. Bill Parsons 
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Also known as:
  • Cesta vpred
  • Kohtalon miehiä
  • L'héroïque parade
  • La via della gloria
  • Le chemin du devoir
  • Ödets män
  • The Immortal Battalion
  • Vejen frem
  • 最後の突撃