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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.3 / 100
1944·Drama / War·1h 31m

THE WAY AHEAD

“From Workers — To Warriors”

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.

Above the Line
Carol Reed·DirectorEric Ambler·ScreenplayPeter Ustinov·ScreenplayGuy Green·Director of PhotographyWilliam Alwyn·Original Music ComposerFergus McDonell·Editor
Cast
David Niven·Lieutenant Jim PerryStanley Holloway·Pvt. Ted BrewerJames Donald·Pvt. Evans LloydJohn Laurie·Pvt. LukeLeslie Dwyer·Pvt. Sid BeckHugh Burden·Pvt. Bill ParsonsRaymond Huntley·Pvt. Herbert DavenportJimmy Hanley·Pvt. Geoffrey StainerWilliam Hartnell·Sgt. Ned FletcherReginald Tate·The Training Company Commanding Officer
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Carol Reed·DirectorFrank Bevis·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Eric Ambler·StoryEric Ambler·ScreenplayPeter Ustinov·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Guy Green·Director of PhotographyWally Fairweather·Clapper Loader
Editing· 2
Fergus McDonell·EditorClive Donner·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
William Alwyn·Original Music ComposerMuir Mathieson·Music DirectorGeorge Paternoster·Boom OperatorC. C. Stevens·Sound RecordistDesmond Dew·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 1
David Rawnsley·Art Direction
Production· 5
Herbert Smith·Executive ProducerJohn Sutro·ProducerNorman Walker·ProducerStanley Haynes·ProducerIrene Howard·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Henry Harris·Special EffectsBill Warrington·Special Effects
By the Numbers
73.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Ominous, Determined, Stark
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features the title "THE WAY AHEAD" in large white serif letters at the top, set against a dark background that transitions to a vibrant red in the mi”

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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