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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Long Arm
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
- Release Date: 1956-06-01
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (18 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Ealing Studios
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.9127
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
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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 18 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!
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