Summary
Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 36 min
A typical length for mysteries, −6 min on the typical 102
typical 10296Half of all mysteries run 93–115 min.
Reach
Streams in 23 countries, rent or buy in 1 more
+13
Released
1956
June 1, 1956
70 years ago
Genres
MysteryCrimeThrillerLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
Rated
- NRUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
43 people
Jack HawkinsSupt Tom Halliday
John StrattonSergeant Ward
Dorothy AlisonMary Halliday- MBMichael BrookeTony Halliday
Sam KyddPolice Constable in Information Room
Glyn HoustonDetective Sergeant in 'Q' car
Richard LeechNightwatchman / Gilson- NBNewton BlickDeputy Commander
Geoffrey KeenChief Superintendent Jim Malcolm
Sydney TaflerStone
Peter BurtonCreasey
George RoseSlob
Arthur RigbyDetective Inspector at Chester
Ralph TrumanColonel Blenkinsop
Ian BannenThe Young Workman - Stanley James
Maureen DavisThe Young Workman's Wife - Mrs. James
John WarwickDetective Inspector at Shipping Office
Joss AmblerCashier at Shipping Office
Barry KeeganDetective Constable in Hospital Ward
Alec McCowenHouse Surgeon
Harry LockeSecondhand Dealer
Nicholas ParsonsPolice Constable Bates- WAWarwick AshtonNewspaper Circulation Manager
Ursula HowellsMrs. Elliot / Mrs. Gilson
Directing · 1
- Charles Frend Director
Writing · 2
- Janet Green Screenplay
- Robert Barr Screenplay
Production · 2
- Michael Balcon Producer
- Thomas N. Morahan Associate Producer
Camera · 2
- Gordon Dines Director of Photography
- Roy Gough Still Photographer
Editing · 1
- Gordon Stone Editor
Sound · 1
- Gerard Schurmann Original Music Composer
Art · 1
- Edward Carrick Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Anthony Mendleson Costume Design
- Harry Frampton Makeup Artist
- Daphne Martin Hairstylist
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