Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

The Long Arm

The Long Arm

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

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.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Long Arm
  • Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1956-06-01
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (19 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Ealing Studios
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4416
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

as Supt Tom Halliday

John Stratton

John Stratton

as Sergeant Ward

Dorothy Alison

Dorothy Alison

as Mary Halliday

Michael Brooke

Michael Brooke

as Tony Halliday

Sam Kydd

Sam Kydd

as Police Constable in Information Room

Glyn Houston

Glyn Houston

as Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car

Richard Leech

Richard Leech

as Nightwatchman / Gilson

Newton Blick

Newton Blick

as Deputy Commander

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

as Chief Superintendent Jim Malcolm

Sydney Tafler

Sydney Tafler

as Stone

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

detectivescotland yardfilm noir

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Long Arm?

The Long Arm is a Mystery, Crime, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1956-06-01.

Who are the main actors in The Long Arm?

The main cast includes Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Dorothy Alison, Michael Brooke, Sam Kydd, .

Where can I watch The Long Arm online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Long Arm is available.

Is The Long Arm based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Long Arm?

The Long Arm has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 19 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Long Arm?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Long Arm?

The soundtrack was composed by Ealing Studios. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Long Arm filmed?

The Long Arm was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Long Arm?

The total runtime of The Long Arm is 96 minutes.

Is The Long Arm suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Long Arm?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Long Arm.

Does The Long Arm have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

Murder at 1600

Murder at 1600

Kiss the Girls

Kiss the Girls

High and Low

High and Low

Shocker

Shocker

Braxton Butcher

Braxton Butcher

Memoirs of a Murderer

Memoirs of a Murderer

Without a Clue

Without a Clue

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Citizen X

Citizen X

F/X

F/X

Amok

Amok

That Beautiful Somewhere

That Beautiful Somewhere

Class of 1984

Class of 1984

Inspector Clouseau

Inspector Clouseau

The Black Doll

The Black Doll

Cape Fear

Cape Fear

The Hard Way

The Hard Way

Memories of Murder

Memories of Murder

The Salton Sea

The Salton Sea

Hustle

Hustle