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The Long Arm

BBC One
on BBC One London

The feature film starring Jack Hawkins, John Stratton

When Det Supt Tom Halliday investigates a robbery, he soon realises that the crime resembles a series of robberies committed over the last two years. In each case the rifled safe was of a particular make... Halliday and his new assistant have the task of solving the mystery.
Screenplay by Janet Green and Robert Barr, from the latter's story
Films: page 14

Contributors

Screenplay:
Janet Green
Screenplay/From a story by:
Robert Barr
Producer:
Michael Balcon
Director:
Charles Frend
Det Supt Tom Halliday:
Jack Hawkins
Det Sgt Ward:
John Stratton
Mary Halliday:
Dorothy Alison
Tony Halliday:
Michael Brooke
Chief Superintendent Malcolm:
Geoffrey Keen
Stone:
Sydney Tafler
Creasey:
Peter Burton
Mr Thomas:
Meredith Edwards
Mrs Elliot:
Ursula Howells
Colonel Blenkinsop:
Ralph Truman
Slob:
George Rose
Gilson:
Richard Leech
Source: Radio Times

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