The Way Ahead [videorecording]
2004
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Carol Reed directs a host of British stars in this documentary-style WW2 adventure. Following the Dunkirk retreat, Lt. Jim Perry (David Niven) is assigned a bunch of raw recruits and sets about transforming them from bickering civilians into a proficient battle-ready fighting force. When training is finished, Perry and his men ship off to Africa and the battle of El Alamein....
Main title:
The Way Ahead [videorecording] / director, Carol Reed; producer, John Sutro; producer, Norman Walker; writer, Eric Ambler; writer, Peter Ustinov.
Author:
Reed, Carol, 1906-1976, directorAlwyn, William, 1905-1985, musicNiven, David, 1910-1983, actorHolloway, Stanley, actorHartnell, William, 1908-1975, actor
Imprint:
ITV DVD, 2004.
Collation:
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd, b&w.
Notes:
Film made in 1944.Cast includes: David Niven - James Donald - Raymond Huntley - John Laurie.Made in 1944.Credits: music, William Alwyn.DVDN.Dolby Digital.3711506123.Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Ratio (1:1.33 (4:3) Standard), Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Mono), Subtitles for hard of hearing (English).
Performers:
Cast: Cast: David Niven, Stanley Holloway, William Hartnell, Raymond Huntley, John Laurie, Leslie Dwyer, Jimmy Hanley, Renee Asherson, Hugh Burden, James Donald, Penelope Dudley Ward, Leo Genn, Trevor Howard, Mary Jerrold, Tessie O'Shea, Peter Ustinov.
Audience:
BBFC code: U.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
BRN:
940461
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