The Long Arm
Series Overview
The Long Arm was an Australian television series shown in 1970. The series was made in-house by the Ten Network as part of an attempt to rival the cop shows produced by Crawford Productions such as Homicide and Division 4. The Long Arm was set in both Melbourne and Sydney and as well as its episodes being based on real-life cases, attempted to introduce a soap opera feel by examining the private lives of the detectives. Nineteen episodes were produced. The Long Arm was also the name of an unrelated 1956 film starring Jack Hawkins.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 19 Episodes
60 min per episode
1970 – 1970
Premiered: Mon, Apr 13, 1970
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 19: “The Enforcer”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Beck
Ron Beck
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Beck
Producer
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What is The Long Arm about?
The Long Arm was an Australian television series shown in 1970. The series was made in-house by the Ten Network as part of an attempt to rival the cop shows produced by Crawford Productions such as Homicide and Division 4. The Long Arm was set in both Melbourne and Sydney and as well as its episodes being based on real-life cases, attempted to introduce a soap opera feel by examining the private lives of the detectives. Nineteen episodes were produced. The Long Arm was also the name of an unrelated 1956 film starring Jack Hawkins.
How many seasons does The Long Arm have?
The Long Arm comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Long Arm?
Key cast members in The Long Arm include Sandy Harbutt, Robert Bruning, Bill Hunter, Barbara Mason, Lyndal Moor.
Who created or directed The Long Arm?
The Long Arm was developed and directed by Ron Beck.