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The Long Wait (1954)

Movie ★ 5.9 94 min

Crime Drama

Soon after thumbing a ride from a truck driver, Johnny McBride is badly burned and suffers from complete amnesia when the vehicle he’s riding in blows a tire and goes over an embankment in a fiery blaze. McBride later receives a tip from an acquaintance that a photo of him was placed prominently in the window of a photography studio in a town called Lyncastle, so Johnny immediately leaves for the burg in the hopes that something there will jog his memory.

Victor Saville Director Alan Green Writer Lesser Samuels Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 26, 1954
Runtime
94 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0047190
Language
Studio
Parklane Pictures Inc.

Themes

Cast

Anthony Quinn Anthony Quinn Johnny McBride Charles Coburn Charles Coburn Gardiner Gene Evans Gene Evans Servo Peggie Castle Peggie Castle Venus Mary Ellen Kay Mary Ellen Kay Wendy Miller Shirley Patterson Shirley Patterson Carol Shay (as Shawn Smith) Dolores Donlon Dolores Donlon Troy Avalon Barry Kelley Barry Kelley Tucker James Millican James Millican Police Capt. Lindsay Bruno VeSota Bruno VeSota Eddie Packman Jay Adler Jay Adler Joe the Bellhop John Damler John Damler Reporter Alan Logan Frank Marlowe Frank Marlowe Pop Henderson Bess Flowers Bess Flowers Woman in Gambling House (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Long Wait about?
Soon after thumbing a ride from a truck driver, Johnny McBride is badly burned and suffers from complete amnesia when the vehicle he’s riding in blows a tire and goes over an embankment in a fiery blaze. McBride later receives a tip from an acquaintance that a photo of him was placed prominently in the window of a photography studio in a town called Lyncastle, so Johnny immediately leaves for the burg in the hopes that something there will jog his memory.
Who directed The Long Wait?
The Long Wait was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in The Long Wait?
The Long Wait stars Anthony Quinn, Charles Coburn, Gene Evans, Peggie Castle.
When was The Long Wait released?
The Long Wait is a 1954 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Long Wait?
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