The Long Haul (1957 film)
| The Long Haul | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ken Hughes |
| Produced by | Maxwell Setton |
| Written by | Ken Hughes |
| Based on | novel The Long Haul by Mervyn Mills[1] |
| Starring |
Victor Mature Diana Dors Patrick Allen Gene Anderson |
| Music by | Trevor Duncan |
| Cinematography | Basil Emmott |
| Edited by | Raymond Poulton |
Production company |
Marksman Films |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 mins. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Long Haul is a 1957 British drama film directed by Ken Hughes and starring Victor Mature, Patrick Allen and Diana Dors.[2]
Plot summary
An American ex-serviceman settles in Britain with his English wife and becomes a lorry driver in Liverpool where he begins a relationship with the girlfriend of a major crime figure.
Cast
- Victor Mature as Harry Miller
- Diana Dors as Lynn
- Patrick Allen as Joe Easy
- Gene Anderson as Connie Miller
- Peter Reynolds as Frank
- Liam Redmond as Casey
- John Welsh as Doctor
- Meier Tzelniker as Nat Fine
- Michael Wade as Butch Miller
- Dervis Ward as Mutt
- Murray Kash as Jeff
- Jameson Clark as MacNaughton
- John Harvey as Superintendent Macrea
- Roland Brand as Army sergeant
- Stanley Rose as Foreman
- Barry Raymond as Depot manager
- Norman Rossington as Liverpool driver
- Arthur Mullard as Minor role
Production
The filmmakers tried to get Raymond Burr to play a role.[3] Filming took place in London in March 1957.[4]
Critical reception
Leonard Maltin dismissed the film as "Minor fare";[5] whereas DVD Talk commended a "Completely satisfying British B-noir. Sure the story is familiar, but it's handled with cold, professional skill. The performers are perfectly cast here. I'm highly recommending The Long Haul."[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Goble, Alan (1 January 1999). "The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film". Walter de Gruyter – via Google Books.
- ↑ "The Long Haul (1957)".
- ↑ George Nader to Star With Borchers; 'Bombay Meeting' New Venture Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 15 Feb 1957: 21
- ↑ FILM EVENTS: Fuller Set for Movie, TV Series Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 05 Mar 1957: A9.
- ↑ "The Long Haul (1957) - Overview - TCM.com".
- ↑ "The Long Haul (Sony Choice Collection)".
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