The Long Arm
"The True Inside Story of Scotland Yard's Crime Busters!"
Originally released in 1956. The Long Arm is a mystery/crime film. directed by Charles Frend.
Starring Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, and Dorothy Alison
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Hawkins
as Supt Tom Halliday
John Stratton
as Sergeant Ward
Dorothy Alison
as Mary Halliday
Michael Brooke
as Tony Halliday
Sam Kydd
as Police Constable in Information Room
Glyn Houston
as Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car
Richard Leech
as Nightwatchman / Gilson
Newton Blick
as Deputy Commander
Geoffrey Keen
as Chief Superintendent Jim Malcolm
Sydney Tafler
as Stone
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Long Arm about?
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 sty...
Who directed The Long Arm?
The Long Arm was directed by Charles Frend.
How long is The Long Arm?
The Long Arm has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Long Arm released?
The Long Arm was released on June 1, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Long Arm?
The main cast of The Long Arm includes Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Dorothy Alison, Michael Brooke, Sam Kydd.