

The Long Arm (1956)
The True Inside Story of Scotland Yard's Crime Busters!
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Jack Hawkins
Supt Tom Halliday

John Stratton
Sergeant Ward

Dorothy Alison
Mary Halliday

Michael Brooke
Tony Halliday

Sam Kydd
Police Constable in Information Room

Glyn Houston
Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car

Richard Leech
Nightwatchman / Gilson

Newton Blick
Deputy Commander

Geoffrey Keen
Chief Superintendent Jim Malcolm

Sydney Tafler
Stone

Peter Burton
Creasey

George Rose
Slob
Director & Crew
Charles Frend
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Long Arm online?
The Long Arm (1956) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of The Long Arm?
It has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 23 votes.
Who directed The Long Arm?
The Long Arm was directed by Charles Frend and released in 1956.
How long is The Long Arm?
The Long Arm has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1956-06-01
- Status
- Released





