The Long Knife(1958)
Swift...silent...deadly...the weapon of a cold ruthless killer!
The Long Knife Synopsis
Young nurse Jill Holden gets involved with an extortion gang targeting Mrs Cheam, one of her patients. When Mrs. Cheam is murdered, Jill becomes a suspect and must clear her name.
The Long Knife (1958) is a crime film directed by Montgomery Tully, released on August 1, 1958 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Joan Rice, Sheldon Lawrence, Dorothy Brewster and Ellen Pollock. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Montgomery Tully
- Writers:
- Ian Stuart Black
- Producers:
- Jack Greenwood
- Cinematographer:
- John Wiles
- Production:
- Merton Park Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Long Knife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Rice
as Jill Holden
- Sheldon Lawrence
Sheldon Lawrence
as Ross Waters
- Dorothy Brewster
Dorothy Brewster
as Angela Speakman
Ellen Pollock
as Mrs. Cheam
Victor Brooks
as Superintendent Leigh
Alan Tilvern
as Peter Lang
- Cecil Brock
Cecil Brock
as Tony Speakman
- Alan Keith
Alan Keith
as Dr. Ian Probus
- Arthur Gomez
Arthur Gomez
as Sgt. Bowles
- Deidre Day
Deidre Day
as Ella
- Kenneth Midwood
Kenneth Midwood
as Mobile Police Sergeant
- Joe Gibbons
Joe Gibbons
as Brooks
Key crew
Directed by Montgomery Tully, written by Ian Stuart Black, produced by Jack Greenwood.
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The Long Knife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Long Knife – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Long Knife?
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The main cast of The Long Knife (1958) includes Joan Rice, Sheldon Lawrence, Dorothy Brewster, Ellen Pollock and Victor Brooks. The film was directed by Montgomery Tully. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Long Knife released?
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The Long Knife was released on August 1, 1958 and runs for 57m.
Is The Long Knife worth watching?
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The Long Knife (1958) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.