The Way Ahead
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.
Lieutenant Jim Perry
Pvt. Ted Brewer
Pvt. Evans Lloyd
Pvt. Luke
Pvt. Sid Beck
Pvt. Bill Parsons
Pvt. Herbert Davenport
Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer
Sgt. Ned Fletcher
The Training Company Commanding Officer
Captain Edwards
Old Chelsea Soldier
Marjorie Gillingham
Mrs. Gillingham
Mr. Jackson
Sgt. Buster
Rispoli
Sam Thyrtle
Mrs. Perry
Mrs. Ted Brewer
Mrs. Bill Parsons
Mrs. Ned Fletcher
Herself
Officer on Ship (uncredited)
Sergeant Major (uncredited)
Perry's Daughter (uncredited)
Colonel Walmsley
Soldier in Pub Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Instructor (uncredited)
Garage Customer in Car (uncredited)
ENSA Artist (uncredited)
Gendarme in Café (uncredited)
Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited)
Lewis Gun Instructor (uncredited)
Pessimistic Man Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited)
