The Immortal Battalion ( The Way Ahead )

The Immortal Battalion (DVD) (*)

~~$22.99~~ $16.97

Original Title: The Way Ahead
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
95 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1944 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Carol Reed

Written By:
Carol Reed
Eric Ambler

Actors:
David Niven ..... Lieutenant Jim Perry
Stanley Holloway ..... Pvt. Ted Brewer
James Donald ..... Pvt. Lloyd
John Laurie ..... Pvt. Luke
Leslie Dwyer ..... Pvt. Sid Beck
Hugh Burden ..... Pvt. Bill Parsons
Jimmy Hanley ..... Pvt. Geoffrey Stainer (as Jimmie Hanley)
William Hartnell ..... Sgt. Ned Fletcher (as Billy Hartnell)
Reginald Tate ..... The Training Company Commanding Officer
Leo Genn ..... Captain Edwards
John Ruddock ..... Old Soldier
A. Bromley Davenport ..... Old Soldier (as Bromley Davenport)
Renée Asherson ..... Marjorie Gillingham (as Renee Asherson)
Mary Jerrold ..... Mrs. Gillingham
Tessie O'Shea ..... Herself (singer)

Synopsis:

At the outset of World War II, a disparate group of civilians undergo basic training and prepare to fight - and die - for their country. The recruits include men from all classes, education and professions. At first, they object to their regimented lifestyle and resent the constant supervision of their training sergeant. Gradually, they learn their new skills and develop pride in what they are doing. Destined to be part of the invasion of French North Africa, their ship is nearly sunk. They soon find themselves fighting the Germans and putting their training to good use.

World War II is impending, but most Britons don't believe it; while a few, including petrol-pumper Jim Perry, are busily training for the new British army. After Dunkirk, Lieut. Perry finds himself training others, mostly recruits who as yet don't take the war seriously. They soon learn that training under Perry and Sergeant Fletcher is serious business. Our platoon secretly embarks on an eventful voyage to North Africa, and contact with the enemy nears...

A group of conscripts are called up into the infantry during WWII. At first they appear a hopeless bunch but their sergeant and Lieutenant have faith in them and mold them into a good team. When they go into action in N. Africa they realize what it's all about.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 30 April, 2009.