The Way Ahead
Drama, War · 1944A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry (David Niven) and Sergeant Ned Fletcher (William Hartnell) when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk. Original Story by Eric Ambler - Screenplay by Eric Ambler and Peter Ustinov - Directed by Carol Reed.
- Runtime 1 hour 55 mins
- Released 3rd June, 1945
- AKA The Way Ahead (The Immortal Battalion)
- Director Carol Reed
- Writer Eric Ambler Peter Ustinov
