The Way Ahead (1944)

  
Format:  The Way Ahead DVD 
 
 
Carol Reed directed this absorbing WWII drama about an army officer (David Niven) who whips a unit of British conscripts into a crack squad to face Rommel's North Africa Korps. As the men are transformed from civilians into skilled soldiers, a portrait of heroism and courage is revealed. With Stanley Holloway, James Donald, Jimmy Hanley, Trevor Howard. AKA: "The Immortal Battalion." Uncut international version; 115 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; bonus "Big Battles" episode; photo gallery.
 
SKU: D34207
$11.99
Regularly $14.99
Category:
Historical & War
Director:
Carol Reed
Rated:
NR
Color:
Black & White
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Trevor Howard, David Niven, Stanley Holloway, Leo Genn, James Donald, John Laurie, Leslie Dwyer, Hugh Burden, Jimmy Hanley, William Hartnell, Reginald Tate, John Ruddock, Bromley Davenport, Renee Asherson, Tessie O'Shea
 

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