The Long Memory (1953)
To kiss or to kill?
An innocent man is released from prison after 12 years and tracks down the witnesses who lied about him in court.
Director: Robert Hamer
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 23, 1953
Cast
- John Mills - Phillip Davidson
- John McCallum - Supt. Bob Lowther
- Elizabeth Sellars - Fay Lowther
- Eva Bergh - Ilse
- Geoffrey Keen - Craig
- Michael Martin Harvey - Jackson
- John Chandos - Boyd
- John Slater - Pewsey
- Thora Hird - Mrs Pewsey
- Vida Hope - Alice Gedge
Screenplay
- Frank Harvey (Screenplay)
- Robert Hamer (Screenplay)
- Howard Clewes (Novel)
Music: William Alwyn
Cinematography: Harry Waxman
Editing: Gordon Hales
Production: British Film-Makers, The Rank Organisation, Europa Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Revenge Served Cold and Bitter
Keywords
revenge, film noir, british noir
More Films by Director: Robert Hamer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Long Memory about?
- An innocent man is released from prison after 12 years and tracks down the witnesses who lied about him in court.
- Who directed The Long Memory?
- The Long Memory was directed by Robert Hamer.
- Who stars in The Long Memory?
- The Long Memory stars John Mills, John McCallum, Elizabeth Sellars, Eva Bergh, Geoffrey Keen, Michael Martin Harvey.
- How long is The Long Memory?
- The Long Memory has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Long Memory?
- The Long Memory is a Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was The Long Memory produced?
- The Long Memory was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Long Memory?
- The themes of The Long Memory include: Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Revenge Served Cold and Bitter.