
The Long Arm
Mystery · Crime · Thriller
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
Supt Tom Halliday
Jack Hawkins
Supt Tom Halliday


John Stratton
John Stratton
Sergeant Ward
John Stratton
Sergeant Ward


Dorothy Alison
Dorothy Alison
Mary Halliday
Dorothy Alison
Mary Halliday
Michael Brooke
Michael Brooke
Tony Halliday
Michael Brooke
Tony Halliday


Sam Kydd
Sam Kydd
Police Constable in Information Room
Sam Kydd
Police Constable in Information Room


Glyn Houston
Glyn Houston
Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car
Glyn Houston
Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car


Richard Leech
Richard Leech
Nightwatchman / Gilson
Richard Leech
Nightwatchman / Gilson
Newton Blick
Newton Blick
Deputy Commander
Newton Blick
Deputy Commander


Geoffrey Keen
Geoffrey Keen
Chief Superintendent Jim Malcolm
Geoffrey Keen
Chief Superintendent Jim Malcolm


Sydney Tafler
Sydney Tafler
Stone
Sydney Tafler
Stone
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