Movie

The Long Arm

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

★ 6.9(23)19561h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Charles Frend
Release date: 1956-06-01
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ealing Studios

About The Long Arm

The Long Arm is a 1956 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Charles Frend, starring Jack Hawkins, John Stratton and Dorothy Alison. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Long Arm in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Jack Hawkins

Supt Tom Halliday

John Stratton

Sergeant Ward

Dorothy Alison

Mary Halliday

Michael Brooke

Tony Halliday

Sam Kydd

Police Constable in Information Room

Glyn Houston

Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car

Richard Leech

Nightwatchman / Gilson

Newton Blick

Deputy Commander

Geoffrey Keen

Chief Superintendent Jim Malcolm

Sydney Tafler

Stone

Peter Burton

Creasey

George Rose

Slob

Themes & keywords

detectivescotland yardfilm noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Long Arm in Mexico?+

The Long Arm is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Long Arm on Netflix?+

The Long Arm is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Long Arm?+

The Long Arm has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Long Arm?+

The Long Arm stars Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Dorothy Alison, Michael Brooke and Sam Kydd.

When did The Long Arm come out?+

The Long Arm is a 1956 movie directed by Charles Frend.

What genre is The Long Arm?+

The Long Arm is Mystery, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Long Arm?+

The Long Arm was directed by Charles Frend.