The Long Wait
""Three Thrill-Hungry Dames Played Me For A Sucker - NOW, IT'S MY TURN""
Originally released in 1954. The Long Wait is a crime/drama film. directed by Victor Saville.
Starring Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, and Gene Evans
Synopsis
Soon after thumbing a ride from a truck driver, Johnny McBride is badly burned and suffers from complete amnesia when the vehicle he’s riding in blows a tire and goes over an embankment in a fiery blaze. McBride later receives a tip from an acquaintance that a photo of him was placed prominently in the window of a photography studio in a town called Lyncastle, so Johnny immediately leaves for the burg in the hopes that something there will jog his memory.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Quinn
as Johnny McBride
Charles Coburn
as Gardiner
Gene Evans
as Servo
Peggie Castle
as Venus
Mary Ellen Kay
as Wendy Miller
Shirley Patterson
as Carol Shay (as Shawn Smith)
Dolores Donlon
as Troy Avalon
Barry Kelley
as Tucker
James Millican
as Police Capt. Lindsay
Bruno VeSota
as Eddie Packman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Parklane Pictures Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Long Wait about?
Soon after thumbing a ride from a truck driver, Johnny McBride is badly burned and suffers from complete amnesia when the vehicle he’s riding in blows a tire and goes over an embankment in a fier...
Who directed The Long Wait?
The Long Wait was directed by Victor Saville.
How long is The Long Wait?
The Long Wait has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Long Wait released?
The Long Wait was released on May 26, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Long Wait?
The main cast of The Long Wait includes Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans, Peggie Castle, Mary Ellen Kay.