The Long Arm

Overview

Scotland Yard detectives embark on a quest to crack a series of safe heists plaguing England, starting with evidence uncovered at a recent London robbery. The narrative unfolds in a gripping police procedural format reminiscent of Ealing's acclaimed 1950 film, The Blue Lamp. As the investigation deepens, the detectives navigate a web of clues and suspects, piecing together the puzzle behind the crimes. Known in the United States as The Third Key, this film showcases the challenges and intricacies of police work in a post-war Britain, blending suspense with a touch of realism.