The Long Arm (1956)
1h 36m · 1 Jun 1956
The True Inside Story of Scotland Yard's Crime Busters!
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Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.
| Movie ID | 82098 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Director | Charles Frend |
| Main cast | Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Dorothy Alison, Michael Brooke, Sam Kydd, Glyn Houston, Richard Leech, Newton Blick |
| Release date | 1 June 1956 |
| Release year | 1956 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 96 min (1h 36m) |
| Rating | 7.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Ealing Studios |
Director: Charles Frend
Writers: Janet Green, Robert Barr
Top cast
Jack HawkinsSupt Tom Halliday
John StrattonSergeant Ward
Dorothy AlisonMary Halliday
Michael BrookeTony Halliday
Sam KyddPolice Constable in Information Room
Glyn HoustonDetective Sergeant in 'Q' car
Richard LeechNightwatchman / Gilson
Newton BlickDeputy Commander
Geoffrey KeenChief Superintendent Jim Malcolm
Sydney TaflerStone
Peter BurtonCreasey
George RoseSlob
Arthur RigbyDetective Inspector at Chester
Ralph TrumanColonel Blenkinsop
Ian BannenThe Young Workman - Stanley James
Maureen DavisThe Young Workman's Wife - Mrs. James
John WarwickDetective Inspector at Shipping Office
Joss AmblerCashier at Shipping Office
Barry KeeganDetective Constable in Hospital Ward
Alec McCowenHouse Surgeon
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