The Long and the Short and the Tall
The Long and the Short and the Tall (1961) is a war drama, directed by Leslie Norman. It stars Laurence Harvey and Richard Todd. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What The Long and the Short and the Tall Is About
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
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What is The Long and the Short and the Tall about?
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.
Where can I watch The Long and the Short and the Tall?
The Long and the Short and the Tall isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.
How long is The Long and the Short and the Tall?
The Long and the Short and the Tall runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).
When did The Long and the Short and the Tall come out?
The Long and the Short and the Tall was released in 1961.
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 Long and the Short and the Tall stars Laurence Harvey, Richard Todd, Richard Harris, David McCallum.
What is The Long and the Short and the Tall's rating?
The Long and the Short and the Tall holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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