The Long and the Short and the Tall (1961)

Storyline

Based on a play by Willis Hall. A troop of British soldiers are out in the jungle to record jungle noises and troop noises in the jungle so that the recordings can be played back by other troops to divert the enemy to their whereabouts. As they progress to what they think is closer to the base camp they find themselves farther and farther from radio range until the only channel they can get clearly is that of a Japanese broadcast. They now realize they are probably only 10 to 15 miles from a Japanese camp! The tension is added to by rowdy and openly admitted "non-hero" Private Bamforth who has nothing good to say about anyone and especially Corporal Johnstone (who holds an equal dislike for Bamforth). When a Japanese soldier is taken as their prisoner, the true colours of each man comes to the surface

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Leslie Norman
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Willis Hall, Wolf Mankowitz
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Michael Balcon Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.8/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Laurence Harvey

Pvt. 'Bammo' Bamforth

Richard Todd

Sgt. 'Mitch' Mitchem

Richard Harris

Cpl. Johnstone

David McCallum

Pvt. Sammy Whitaker

Ronald Fraser

L / Cpl. Macleish

John Meillon

Pte. Smith

John Rees

Pte. Evans

Kenji Takaki

Tojo

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Long and the Short and the Tall released?

The Long and the Short and the Tall was released on February 28, 1961.

How long is The Long and the Short and the Tall?

The runtime of The Long and the Short and the Tall is 1h 50m.

What genre is The Long and the Short and the Tall?

The Long and the Short and the Tall is a War, Comedy, Drama movie.

What is the rating of The Long and the Short and the Tall?

The Long and the Short and the Tall has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Long and the Short and the Tall?

The Long and the Short and the Tall is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Long and the Short and the Tall?

The Long and the Short and the Tall was directed by Leslie Norman.

Who stars in The Long and the Short and the Tall?

The main cast of The Long and the Short and the Tall includes Laurence Harvey, Richard Todd, Richard Harris.

What language is The Long and the Short and the Tall in?

The Long and the Short and the Tall is originally in English.