The Long Wait (1954): Cast
The Long Wait is a 1954 crime drama directed by Victor Saville, starring Anthony Quinn as Johnny McBride, Bess Flowers and Gene Evans. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Parklane Pictures Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Long Wait About?
The premise of The Long Wait without spoilers.
“Three thrill‑hungry dames played me for a sucker—now it’s my turn.” After hitchhiking with a truck driver, Johnny McBride is severely burned and loses his memory when the vehicle’s tire blows and it goes over an embankment in flames. An acquaintance tells him a photograph of him is displayed in the window of a photo studio in Lyncastle. Determined to recover his past, Johnny heads to the town hoping the sight will trigger his lost memories.
The Long Wait Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder
- femme fatale
- amnesia
- based on novel
- psychotronic film
- mexican actor playing american character
- damsel in distress
- deception
- double cross
- held at gunpoint
- california
- reprisal
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- retribution
- gunfire
- repercussion
- henchman
- gangster
- gang member
- gang leader
- violence
- vindication
- slang
- hitchhiker
- hitman
- grief
- greed
- cigarette smoking
- treachery
- betrayal
- revenge seeker
- anger
- newspaper reporter
- ambush
- song
- singer
- singing
- nightclub singer
- killer
- bartender
- author's name above the title
- brutality
- abuse
- author's name in tagline
- oilfield worker
- oil well derrick
- tool pusher
- explosion
- extortion
- cigar smoking
- library
The Long Wait Cast & Characters
Anthony Quinn leads the cast as Johnny McBride, with Bess Flowers as Woman in Gambling House (uncredited) and Gene Evans as Servo. Directed by Victor Saville; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Victor Saville
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Anthony Quinn as Johnny McBride - Bess Flowers as Woman in Gambling House (uncredited)
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Gene Evans as Servo -
Barry Kelley as Tucker
Also Starring in The Long Wait
· 10 more- James Millican Police Capt. Lindsay
- Frank Marlowe Pop Henderson
- Charles Coburn Gardiner
- Jay Adler Joe the Bellhop
- Bruno VeSota Eddie Packman
- Peggie Castle Venus
- John Damler Reporter Alan Logan
- Shirley Patterson Carol Shay (as Shawn Smith)
- Mary Ellen Kay Wendy Miller
- Dolores Donlon Troy Avalon
More from Victor Saville
More films directed by Victor Saville: My Gun Is Quick, The Silver Chalice, 24 Hours of a Woman’s Life and Kim.
Cars in The Long Wait
7 cars on screen, including the 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1948 ACF-Brill Model IC-41.
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1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
1948 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 Minor role -
1950 Ford De Luxe Minor role -
1949 Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Minor role
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The Long Wait FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Long Wait, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Long Wait?
The Long Wait runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Long Wait released?
The Long Wait was released on May 26, 1954.
Who directed The Long Wait?
The Long Wait was directed by Victor Saville.
More films by Victor Saville Who is in the cast of The Long Wait?
The Long Wait stars Anthony Quinn as Johnny McBride, Bess Flowers as Woman in Gambling House (uncredited) and Gene Evans as Servo, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Long Wait have a post-credit scene?
No. The Long Wait has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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