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The Long Arm

Play trailer Poster for The Long Arm 1956,  1h 36m,  Crime/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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After an elusive burglar robs a safe and leaves innocent victims in his wake, police detective Tom Halliday (Jack Hawkins) is on the case, meticulously following up every possible lead. Halliday leaves his desk behind and enlists the help of not only his assistant but people outside the police force, including fingerprint and safe-building experts. Though his wife, Mary (Dorothy Alison), doesn't approve of his job and worries about his safety, he won't rest until the perpetrator is behind bars.

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Kylo L Nov 23, 2018 Another one from the Talking Pics channel. Classic Jack Hawkins film. Solid story and good acting. Mix of hard crime (for the times) and a bit of humour. Good supporting cast and you can see the tentative steps towards the more gritty kitchen sink dramas that were to come in the coming years. See more
Anakin P Nov 4, 2017 a very good 1956 British crime noir film with a great cast Jack Hawkins is excellent as a Scotland Yard superintendent.
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Charles Frend

Director

Jack Hawkins

Supt Tom Halliday

John Stratton

Sgt Ward

Dorothy Alison

Mary Halliday

Michael Brooke

Tony Halliday

Sam Kydd

Police Operator

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The Long Arm

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Movie Info

Synopsis After an elusive burglar robs a safe and leaves innocent victims in his wake, police detective Tom Halliday (Jack Hawkins) is on the case, meticulously following up every possible lead. Halliday leaves his desk behind and enlists the help of not only his assistant but people outside the police force, including fingerprint and safe-building experts. Though his wife, Mary (Dorothy Alison), doesn't approve of his job and worries about his safety, he won't rest until the perpetrator is behind bars.
Director
Charles Frend
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m
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