The Long Memory (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1953, The Long Memory is a crime film directed by Robert Hamer, running about 96 minutes. “To kiss or to kill?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An innocent man is released from prison after 12 years and tracks down the witnesses who lied about him in court.
Who’s in it. The Long Memory stars John Mills as Phillip Davidson, John McCallum as Supt. Bob Lowther, Elizabeth Sellars as Fay Lowther and Eva Bergh as Ilse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Long Memory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Memory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Memory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Memory (1953)?
- In GB, The Long Memory is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Memory worth watching?
- The Long Memory holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Memory?
- The Long Memory stars John Mills, John McCallum, Elizabeth Sellars, Eva Bergh and Geoffrey Keen.
- When was The Long Memory released?
- The Long Memory was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.