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The Long Arm
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The Long Arm

1956-06-01 · 96 min · ★ 7.0

Mystery · Crime · Thriller

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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Directors
Charles Frend
Production companies
Ealing Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsSupt Tom Halliday
John StrattonJohn StrattonSergeant Ward
Dorothy AlisonDorothy AlisonMary Halliday
Michael BrookeTony Halliday
Sam KyddSam KyddPolice Constable in Information Room
Glyn HoustonGlyn HoustonDetective Sergeant in 'Q' car
Richard LeechRichard LeechNightwatchman / Gilson
Newton BlickDeputy Commander
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenChief Superintendent Jim Malcolm
Sydney TaflerSydney TaflerStone
Peter BurtonPeter BurtonCreasey
George RoseGeorge RoseSlob
Arthur RigbyArthur RigbyDetective Inspector at Chester
Ralph TrumanRalph TrumanColonel Blenkinsop
Ian BannenIan BannenThe Young Workman - Stanley James
Maureen DavisMaureen DavisThe Young Workman's Wife - Mrs. James
John WarwickDetective Inspector at Shipping Office
Joss AmblerJoss AmblerCashier at Shipping Office
Barry KeeganBarry KeeganDetective Constable in Hospital Ward
Alec McCowenAlec McCowenHouse Surgeon

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