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The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead

Drama, War

1h 55m

June 9, 1944 (81 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
David Niven

David Niven

Lieutenant Jim Perry

Birthday: March 1, 1910

34 July 29, 1983 (73)
Stanley Holloway

Stanley Holloway

Pvt. Ted Brewer

Birthday: October 1, 1890

53 January 30, 1982 (91)
James Donald

James Donald

Pvt. Evans Lloyd

Birthday: May 18, 1917

27 August 3, 1993 (76)
John Laurie

John Laurie

Pvt. Luke

Birthday: March 24, 1897

47 June 23, 1980 (83)
Leslie Dwyer

Leslie Dwyer

Pvt. Sid Beck

Birthday: August 28, 1906

37 December 29, 1986 (80)
Hugh Burden

Hugh Burden

Pvt. Bill Parsons

Birthday: April 3, 1913

31 May 17, 1985 (72)
Raymond Huntley

Raymond Huntley

Pvt. Herbert Davenport

Birthday: April 23, 1904

40 October 19, 1990 (86)
Jimmy Hanley

Jimmy Hanley

Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer

Birthday: October 22, 1918

25 January 13, 1970 (51)
William Hartnell

William Hartnell

Sgt. Ned Fletcher

Birthday: January 8, 1908

36 April 23, 1975 (67)
Reginald Tate

Reginald Tate

The Training Company Commanding Officer

Birthday: December 13, 1896

47 August 23, 1955 (58)