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The Way Ahead

Name: The Way Ahead
Genre: drama, war
Duration: 87 min

1944 · 87 min

Drama · War

IMDb2,547 votes6.9 / 10 Rotten Tomatoes Audience23 votes72%Rotten Tomatoes Critics11 reviews100%

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Synopsis

A British Lieutenant strictly prepares a group of drafted recruits during World War II in advance of an upcoming North African deployment for battle.

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Released: 1944
Runtime: 87 minutes
Genres: drama, war

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Cast & crew

Cast

David Niven
Stanley Holloway
James Donald
John Laurie
Leslie Dwyer
Hugh Burden
Raymond Huntley

Director

Carol Reed

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