The Long Memory
“To kiss or to kill?”
Synopsis
An innocent man is released from prison after 12 years and tracks down the witnesses who lied about him in court.
Top Cast
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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
John Glyn-Jones
Gedge
Mary Mackenzie
Gladys
Harold Lang
Boyd's Chauffeur/Receptionist
John Horsley
Bletchley
Fred Johnson
Driver
Laurence Naismith
Hasbury
Peter Jones
Fisher
Christopher Beeny
Mickie
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hamer, Frank Harvey
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Long Memory
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- British Film-Makers, The Rank Organisation, Europa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hamer
Robert Hamer, Frank Harvey, Howard Clewes
William Alwyn
Harry Waxman
Gordon Hales
Hugh Stewart, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Hugh Stewart
Producer
Gordon Hales
Editor
Robert Hamer
Screenplay
Robert Hamer
Director
Frank Harvey
Screenplay
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
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 Memory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Long Memory includes John Mills, John McCallum, Elizabeth Sellars, Eva Bergh, Geoffrey Keen.
When was The Long Memory released and how long is it?
The Long Memory was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Memory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Memory was composed by William Alwyn.
Is The Long Memory based on a book or true story?
The Long Memory is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Clewes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Memory?
The Long Memory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).