The Long Knife
“Swift...silent...deadly...the weapon of a cold ruthless killer!”
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.
Top Cast
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Joan Rice
Jill Holden
Sheldon Lawrence
Ross Waters
Dorothy Brewster
Angela Speakman
Ellen Pollock
Mrs. Cheam
Victor Brooks
Superintendent Leigh
Alan Tilvern
Peter Lang
Cecil Brock
Tony Speakman
Alan Keith
Dr. Ian Probus
Arthur Gomez
Sgt. Bowles
Deidre Day
Ella
Kenneth Midwood
Mobile Police Sergeant
Joe Gibbons
Brooks
Wilfred Boyle
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Stuart Black
- Original Title
- The Long Knife
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Ian Stuart Black
John Wiles
Geoffrey Muller
Jack Greenwood
Department Leadership Roster
Montgomery Tully
Director
Ian Stuart Black
Writer
Jack Greenwood
Producer
John Wiles
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Muller
Editor
C. Wilfred Arnold
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Knife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Knife about?
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.
Who directed The Long Knife?
The Long Knife was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in The Long Knife?
The principal cast of The Long Knife includes Joan Rice, Sheldon Lawrence, Dorothy Brewster, Ellen Pollock, Victor Brooks.
When was The Long Knife released and how long is it?
The Long Knife was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 57m.