The Long Wait
“"Three Thrill-Hungry Dames Played Me For A Sucker - NOW, IT'S MY TURN"”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Anthony Quinn
Johnny McBride
Charles Coburn
Gardiner
Gene Evans
Servo
Peggie Castle
Venus
Mary Ellen Kay
Wendy Miller
Shirley Patterson
Carol Shay (as Shawn Smith)
Dolores Donlon
Troy Avalon
Barry Kelley
Tucker
James Millican
Police Capt. Lindsay
Bruno VeSota
Eddie Packman
Jay Adler
Joe the Bellhop
John Damler
Reporter Alan Logan
Frank Marlowe
Pop Henderson
Bess Flowers
Woman in Gambling House (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Mickey Spillane, Alan Green, Lesser Samuels
- Original Score
- Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
- Original Title
- The Long Wait
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Parklane Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Mickey Spillane, Alan Green, Lesser Samuels
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Franz Planer
Otto Ludwig, Ronald Sinclair
Lesser Samuels
Department Leadership Roster
Lesser Samuels
Producer
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Original Music Composer
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Ronald Sinclair
Editor
Alan Green
Writer
Victor Saville
Director
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Lesser Samuels
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Wait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Wait 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 directed The Long Wait?
The Long Wait was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in The Long Wait?
The principal cast of The Long Wait includes Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans, Peggie Castle, Mary Ellen Kay.
When was The Long Wait released and how long is it?
The Long Wait was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Wait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Wait was composed by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
Is The Long Wait based on a book or true story?
The Long Wait is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mickey Spillane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Wait?
The Long Wait holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).