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The Long Arm
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THE LONG ARM

"The True Inside Story of Scotland Yard's Crime Busters!"

19561h 36m6.9 TMDb

Directed by Charles Frend

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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.

Cast

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Supt Tom Halliday

John Stratton

John Stratton

Sergeant Ward

Dorothy Alison

Dorothy Alison

Mary Halliday

Michael Brooke

Michael Brooke

Tony Halliday

Sam Kydd

Sam Kydd

Police Constable in Information Room

Glyn Houston

Glyn Houston

Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car

Richard Leech

Richard Leech

Nightwatchman / Gilson

Newton Blick

Newton Blick

Deputy Commander

Movie Vibe

Suspense9.4
Emotion5
Complexity8.7
Humor5
Realism7.1
Action4.2
Darkness6.7

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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