JD_Fan

The Way Ahead is a British Second World War drama released in 1944. It stars David Niven and Stanley Holloway, and follows a group of civilians who are conscripted into the British Army to fight in North Africa.


I saw this movie last month because of James Donald, my favorite actor.
“The Way Ahead” is a wonderful addition to the History of film. The acting (David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald, John Laurie...) is first class.
The script is intelligent and you do find yourself caring for these drafted men. The final advance is haunting.

Anyone remember this British film.

Nick Dando

It's based on an earlier film The New Lot, also by Eric Ambler and Peter Ustinov, and starring quite a few of the orginal cast, although there's no James Donald - but it does have Robert Donat. It's available on DVD as an extra on the Next of Kin disc, which is available from DDHE - Search Results for 'next of kin'

The Way Ahead (1944)

The New Lot (1943)

Nick