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The Way Ahead

on BBC One London

The second of three films to commemorate the 40th anniversary of VEDay starring David Niven
This story of a group of civilians who become an efficient fighting unit has been described as 'World War n's best film tribute to the British Army'. The seven characters who are conscripted into a Light
Infantry unit come from all walks of life but each is realistically portrayed as they are forced to learn a new and disagreeable routine before being thrust into the battle of North Africa.
Screenplay by ERIC AMBLER , PETER USTINOV. From a story by ERIC AMBLER Directed by CAROL REED
* FILMS: page 39

Contributors

Unknown:
David Niven
Unknown:
Eric Ambler
Unknown:
Peter Ustinov.
Story By:
Eric Ambler
Directed By:
Carol Reed
Lt Jim Perry:
David Niven
Davenport:
Raymond Huntley
Sgt Fletcher:
William Hartnell
Brewer:
Stanley Holloway
Lloyd:
James Donald
Luke:
John Laurie
Beck:
Leslie Dwyer
Parsons:
Hugh Burden
Stainer:
Jimmy Hanley
Marjorie Gillingham:
Renee Asherson
Mrs Perry:
Penelope Dudley Ward
CO:
Reginald Tate
Commander:
Leo Genn
Mrs Gillingham:
Mary Jerrold
Garage proprietor:
Raymond Lovell
Rispoli:
Peter Ustinov
Tessie:
O'Shea Herself

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