The Way Ahead

"From Workers — To Warriors"

Jun 3 1945 Approved 1h 55m
Drama, War

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.

Plot

A group of draftees are called up into the infantry during World War II. At first, they appear to be 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 North Africa, they realize what it's all about.

Written by

Eric Ambler, Peter Ustinov, David Niven

Directed by

Carol Reed

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Two Cities Films

Languages

Français, English, Deutsch

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
2,395
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA