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The Long Arm (1970)

TV Series 60 min

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.

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Quick facts

Released
April 13, 1970
Runtime
60 min

Cast

Sandy Harbutt Det. Const. Kim Riverton Robert Bruning Robert Bruning Inspector Dallast Buchanan Bill Hunter Det. Sgt. Les Lee Barbara Mason Mrs. Towns Lyndal Moor Miss Towns

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who created The Long Arm?
The Long Arm was created by Ron Beck.
Who stars in The Long Arm?
The Long Arm stars Sandy Harbutt, Robert Bruning, Bill Hunter, Barbara Mason.
When was The Long Arm released?
The Long Arm is a 1970 series.
Where can I watch The Long Arm?
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