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The Way Ahead(1944)

6.6(40)
1h 55m
1944-06-09

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.

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Top Cast

David Niven
David Niven
Lieutenant Jim Perry
Stanley Holloway
Stanley Holloway
Pvt. Ted Brewer
James Donald
James Donald
Pvt. Evans Lloyd

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