1944 – The Way Ahead – Shipwrecked & Shell-Shocked: Civilians Became Battlefront Brothers

A group of reluctant British draftees undergo rigorous basic training to become soldiers. Tested by hardship, shipwreck, and combat in North Africa, the men forge unity and courage, ultimately proving their bravery against German forces in a decisive stand.

Title: The Way Ahead (1944)
Alternative title: Immortal Battalion
Colorized version https://youtu.be/nfjJZTpYO9s

Director: Carol Reed
Writers: Eric Ambler, Peter Ustinov, David Niven
Stars: David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald

Genres: Drama, War
Release date: 9 June 1944
Budget: £252,500
Filming location: Pirbright, Surrey, England