The Way Ahead | David Niven | Classic Drama Movie | Film Noir | British Draftees

The Way Ahead - World W*r II drama that follows a group of British draftees, starting with their rigorous basic training, and ending with their deployment in North Africa. The Way Ahead (1944) Director: Carol Reed Writers: Eric Ambler(original story), Peter Ustinov(screen play) Stars: David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald Genre: Drama, War Country: United Kingdom Language: English, French, German Also Known As: The Immortal Battalion Release Date: 6 June 1944 (UK) Duration: 114 min Filming Location: Pirbright Army Camp, Pirbright, Surrey, England, UK Storyline: A group of draftees are called up into the infantry during World War II. At first, they appear to be a hopeless bunch, but their Sergeant and Lieutenant have faith in them and mould them into a good team. When they go into action in North Africa, they realize what it’s all about.