The Long Arm (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, The Long Arm is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Charles Frend, running about 96 minutes. “The True Inside Story of Scotland Yard's Crime Busters!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Long Arm stars Jack Hawkins as Supt Tom Halliday, John Stratton as Sergeant Ward, Dorothy Alison as Mary Halliday and Michael Brooke as Tony Halliday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Long Arm has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Arm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Arm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Arm (1956)?
- In US, The Long Arm is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Arm worth watching?
- The Long Arm holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long Arm?
- The Long Arm stars Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Dorothy Alison, Michael Brooke and Sam Kydd.
- When was The Long Arm released?
- The Long Arm was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.