The Long Wait (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1954, The Long Wait is a drama and crime film directed by Victor Saville, running about 94 minutes. “"Three Thrill-Hungry Dames Played Me For A Sucker - NOW, IT'S MY TURN"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Soon after thumbing a ride from a truck driver, Johnny McBride is badly burned and suffers from complete amnesia when the vehicle he’s riding in blows a tire and goes over an embankment in a fiery blaze. McBride later receives a tip from an acquaintance that a photo of him was placed prominently in the window of a photography studio in a town called Lyncastle, so Johnny immediately leaves for the burg in the hopes that something there will jog his memory.
Who’s in it. The Long Wait stars Anthony Quinn as Johnny McBride, Charles Coburn as Gardiner, Gene Evans as Servo and Peggie Castle as Venus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Long Wait has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Wait page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Wait tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Wait (1954)?
- In GB, The Long Wait is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Wait worth watching?
- The Long Wait holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Wait?
- The Long Wait stars Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans, Peggie Castle and Mary Ellen Kay.
- When was The Long Wait released?
- The Long Wait was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.