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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- Colorized Drama Film: 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.
Reviews:
"This is a film about a seemingly run of the mill sort of group. After the Brits were involved in WWII and saw how bad the going would be, the government was forced to draft men who would traditionally have been exempt. Men who were a bit old or involved with careers that might be deemed 'useful' to the effort were suddenly being called to duty, as times were dire. The beginning of the film shows these men being selected for service.
Unfortunately, this is a rather motley group and they tended to complain quite a bit as well (mostly by Stanley Holloway's character). How they could become a productive unit seemed pretty doubtful and I doubt if such an unimpressive group of men would have been used as actors had this propaganda film been made a few years earlier--when things looked really bad for the British. However, now that the war was appearing win-able, I can understand the choices of actors.
There is nothing particularly magical about any of the film--their selection, their training or their combat experience in North Africa. However, all of it was very well handled and excelled because they tried to make it believable--normal, everyday men rising to the occasion. In many ways, it reminded me of a landlocked version of "In Which We Serve"--with fine acting and writing instead of jingoism and super-human exploits. Very well done.
There are a few interesting actors in the film. Peter Ustinov is in his first film and he plays a French-speaking man. While his French isn't 100% fluid, it was decent and a bit of a surprise. Apparently, he was in real life David Niven's assistant in the British Army and somehow ended up in the film--and thus began his career. Also, Dr. Who fans will appreciate that the Sergeant is played by Dr. #1, William Hartnell.
By the way, this is a little explanation for those who are not British or familiar with British history. Early in the film, someone asks Stanley Holloway's character who he liked in Parliament. Holloway indicates the only one he liked was Guy Fawkes! Fawkes was part of a plot to blow up Parliament in 1605, but was caught and executed--and the Brits celebrate this to this day with Guy Fawkes Day--as day of merry-making, bonfires and fireworks! Obviously Holloway's character wasn't exactly fond of the government, eh?!" -Written by MartinHafer on IMDb.com
Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) The Way Ahead
Belgium (Flemish title) De weg die voor ons ligt
Belgium (French title) Le chemin du devoir
Brazil (alternative title) Caminho das Estrelas
Brazil Têmpera de Aço
Canada (English title) The Way Ahead
Czechoslovakia Cesta vpred
Denmark Vejen frem
Finland Kohtalon miehiä
France L'héroïque parade
Greece (transliterated title) O dromos pros ti doxa
Italy La via della gloria
Japan (Japanese title) 最後の突撃（1944）
Netherlands De weg die voor ons ligt
Norway Veien fram
Poland Droga przed nami
Portugal O 7º. de Infantaria
Romania Calea înainte
Soviet Union (Russian title) Путь вперед
Spain Hacia adelante
Sweden Ödets män
Turkey (Turkish title) İleri - Ölmek Var, Dönmek Yok
UK The Way Ahead
USA (cut version) The Immortal Battalion
USA The Way Ahead
West Germany (alternative title) Der Weg nach vorn
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One of the best accounts of camaraderie the building of a fighting force. Good to see it in colour but regardless of the format ONE OF THE GREATEST WAR MOVIES.
Propaganda, not war! I was thinking that the young men of today wouldn't be as gullible as those in the 1940s, and then I read your fatuous comment!
@@dicostigan1449 I bet you are fun at a party
I always had a sense of foreboding as that final scene unfolds.. because you know that in real life.. not all of them would have made it.. maybe none of them. Its one of those movies that doesnt really have a happy ending. But seeing it in colour was a revelation.
This is one of my favourite films but its really good to see it in colour
What an amazing film of memorable times with a wonderful cast.
I LOVE colorized old b&w movies, newsreels, photos, etc.! This is a GREAT movie, thank y’all for letting us see it! ✨👏🏼😎✨
I just love how the colour changes from frame to frame.
With an Eric Ambler screenplay, no less.
David Niven was a real officer in the Army when this was made, and a commando combat veteran. He made a couple of these movies during his ww2 service for public morale
David Niven served with the British Army, prior to his time in Hollywood he had served as an officer in the Highland Light Infantry a Scottish Regiment, during WW2 Niven served with the British Army , Rifle Brigade, Phantom Force, Commandos and SHAEF. David Niven ended the war with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
One of my favourite films this
Thank you for colorized early movies! Opens them up to new audiences! Don't mind the technical critics.
Nice job on the color! I'm impressed with the AI if that's how it was done. Even the fire looks like it was filmed in Technicolor. I've always enjoyed these British films made during the war.
Those pints of beer are no doubt Porter. I am old enough to have frequented pubs where you could get a pint of Plain.
what a story love it thanks for posting
A very REAL war film, thanks to good old David Niven and a first-class British cast.
David Niven was a graduate of Sandhurst (England's equivalent of the U. S. West Point) and had served as an officer in the English army in India before becoming an actor.
His autobiography, The Moon’s a Balloon is worth reading.
It was Malta and not India.
@@doublewhopper67. Pre war he was HLI…..He was RifleBrigade during WW2…..It was Phantom Force.
@@mikewinston8709No, he went to India.
@@cboffard8350 Wrong. It was Valletta in Malta with the Highland Light Infantry (HLI). If it was India then where and with which regiment? Pre war he only served with the HLI. During the war his parent regiment was The Rifle Brigade.
I think one of the best war films made , not so sure on the colours, black a d white version est for me 👍🇬🇧
A damn good movie, thank you for posting
I really enjoyed this movie,especially watching David Niven he was one of the great actors of his time
A very brief glimpse of Trevor Howard as a ship's officer at 1.17.20. This was a year before one of his most famous roles in "Brief Encounter".
I don't recall seeing this one before. Excellent!!
Thank you 🤩🤩💖
Truly a legendary movie
I love this film. Thank you🤗
They should have left it alone, even the audio is a tad slower. If these new audiences lack the patience to sit through such a great script and cast led by the great David Niven; perhaps they don't deserve such great art.
Steady on old chap
Great movie 🎥
2024 England sadly lost
Thanks 🙏
Great movie
Delightful!❤
Good movie. Thanks.
You may also like this classic film with Alan Bates: ua-cam.com/video/cbBdqkYNWjY/v-deo.html
Hey, it's got Dr Who in it! Can't be a bad movie then. 🤠🍻👍🏻
And Ronald Shiner Hugh Laurey(Dads Army)and many familier faces from the 1950s movies
The second department store clerk with the intense stare was in Spearhead From Space with Jon Pertwee, too
Peter Ustinov in a very early role.
seeing the buildings collapse thinking of all in wars going on today october 2023
The cut glass accent of the train announcer at Crewe was at least intelligible, so we havent progressed in that respect.
Excellent movie..Have this on DVD..not in colour of course.
To whoever's behind this account, may I ask if this is you who's colorizing these movies?
love the catheriars in the first scenes
What? Is that English?
In the movie, one of the actors does a recitation of the poem, 'The Lynching of Black Maguire'
Does anyone know the full poem, or who wrote it? I've been searching online for it but can't find it.
Google just keeps suggesting 'The Lynching' by Claude McKay, which isn't what I'm looking for.
If anyone could post a link for this poem, it would be most appreciated.
Are those meant to Chelsea Pensioners at the start? In their scarlet uniform coats and tri-cirn hats? Pity you've put them in pink or pale grey-blue.
47:00 I remember thinking the same sort of things in basic training
A time when the entirety of this beautiful nation came together... Butchers, Grocers, Salesmen and the odds and ends. Britain had the most powerful and extensive empire ever to exist - and where we went, we did good. Admittedly, there were some very dark blotches during our Colonial expansion but history proves that for every Man, Woman and Child killed a thousand were saved. We, the British, brought the light of Civilisation, Science and Democracy to the World... we may not have founded all of them but we carried the torch on.
Now, right now!... in a Country slowly being invaded and infested, we need again, the Heroism shown in this Movie.
I know you mean well but its best to just keep a stiff upper lip
@@SuperSetsquareWe are going to need more than that very soon if we are to save Old England
The Light Division... 1st on the field and last to leave.
I understand that David Niven ended up as a lieutenant colonel. I’m sure he was an excellent officer with a common touch.
I believe that Mr. Halloway may have been a bit too old for his part...James Donald, so many years prior to 'The Great Escape'...Those 'toy' Bren Gun carriers storming in to win the war...
the colorization is all over the place with the soldiers uniforms from green to blue when i think the khaki worn by these men might have been more of a brown colour. the chelsea pensioners are seen wearing their red coats which the process had rendered grey, although on a daily basis they would be wearing their dark navy blue coats with the red being kept for ceremonial wear.
Just as a note. Chelsea pensioners (the old chaps at the start) wear scarlet, or blue.
Wouldnt some of these people be great war veterans?
Twenty years later they are dads army
they just tossed away over the side my favourite Bren Tanket I am trying to get on and fix it up
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If they are at Crewe the coaches should be Crimson Lake under all that grime, not Malachite Green if travelling up from London.
They're all so old to be soldiers.
Maj. David Niven, SOE
Leslie Howard was also (at it) during WWII as well.
Not SOE. Phantom Force.
i love it when men where real men
You must be old. That’s what old men have said about young men since the beginning off time
youre older, i wasnt there in the beginning of time@@alanjohnson6091
@@alanjohnson6091 Ironically its exactly what the old veterans were complaining about in the opening,
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Weird colorising. The pensioners at Chelsea Hospital wear scarlet tunics, not a strange grey
They should have used younger actors. Niven looks right, kinda like he just graduated from high school. Everyone else looks like they are part of dad’s army.
Yes, it is rather unfortunate that in 1944 the men who were age appropriate to portray drafted infantry were generally otherwise occupied.
Well they had Fraser from Dad"s Army in it.....
Great film, one Great error. Troops would have despatched within weeks in 40, 41?, without any significant training. Pure Hollywood, in the BBC, a fantastic character development with a clear propaganda agenda, much like most films of the day, but certainly below 500 on the list of best war films. Much higher for content, but not as a "war film"
You’re wrong
The great Peter USTINOV is second to last in the long credits! The original Dr Who, before itself bombed. Is down as 'Billy HARTNELL. Great film.
Not a fan of the colourisation. Half the time the army is in blue not khaki. Not air force!
Average until the end then decent bit of action.
The Chelsea pensioners are traditionally dressed in RED….you could have least got that right….utter mess of colourisation….stick to the BW version guys…
"Colorized" - Yuk!
I find that the movie was really lacking in action.
whoever colourised this shouldn't have done it. Right the start the Chelsea pensioners frock coats are the wrong colour, they should be scarlet
In the Hospital grounds or are a they where blue without medals just ribbons. This is a more informal dress. Nowadays they can go out in civvies if they choose.
@@timbunker4529Scarlet tunics with tricorn hats or dark blue with shakoes.
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Awful after coloring
Why are they wearing bedpans on thier heads ??
British infantry two world wars, and by Americans in WW1, and of course Commonwealth forces. The question you need to ask is could you have done what they did? Rather than make the comment you did.
David popped a chubby