The Long Haul (1957 film)
| The Long Haul | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ken Hughes |
| Written by | Ken Hughes Mervyn Mills (novel) |
| Produced by | Maxwell Setton |
| Starring | Victor Mature Diana Dors Patrick Allen Gene Anderson |
| Cinematography | Basil Emmott |
| Edited by | Raymond Poulton |
| Music by | Trevor Duncan |
Production company | Marksman Films |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date | 1957 |
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.[1]
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.[2] Filming took place in London in March 1957.[3]
See also
References
- ^ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/40653
- ^ 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.
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