The Long Wait (1954)

"Three Thrill-Hungry Dames Played Me For A Sucker - NOW, IT'S MY TURN"

The Long Wait (1954) poster

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.

Director: Victor Saville
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Cinematography: Franz Planer
Editing: Ronald Sinclair, Otto Ludwig
Production: Parklane Pictures Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

film noir, b movie

Similar Movies

More Films by Director: Victor Saville
More Films in Genre: Crime, Drama

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, Mary Ellen Kay, Shirley Patterson.
How long is The Long Wait?
The Long Wait has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Long Wait?
The Long Wait is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was The Long Wait produced?
The Long Wait was produced in United States of America.