The Long Arm (1956)
The Long Arm is a 1956 mystery movie directed by Charles Frend, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Jack Hawkins, John Stratton and Dorothy Alison.
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.
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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 style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.
When was The Long Arm released?
The Long Arm was released on 1 June 1956.
How long is The Long Arm?
The Long Arm runs 1h 36m.
Who made The Long Arm?
The Long Arm was directed by Charles Frend.
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
- Peter Burton as Creasey
- George Rose as Slob