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The Long Arm

The Long Arm

Charles Frend

1956

  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Thriller
6.9

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 & crew

  • Charles FrendDirector
  • Jack HawkinsSupt Tom Halliday
  • John StrattonSergeant Ward
  • Dorothy AlisonMary Halliday
  • Michael BrookeTony Halliday
  • Sam KyddPolice Constable in Information Room
  • Glyn HoustonDetective Sergeant in 'Q' car
  • Richard LeechNightwatchman / Gilson
  • Newton BlickDeputy Commander

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