The Long and the Short and the Tall
“Raw emotions bared !”
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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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Stream The Long and the Short and the Tall online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular war, comedy, and drama movie originally produced in English and released in 1961, it's earned a solid 6.9/10 from 27 viewers worldwide.
About The Long and the Short and the Tall
“Raw emotions bared !”
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 Running 110 minutes.
The Long and the Short and the Tall Cast and Characters
The cast features Laurence Harvey (as Pvt. 'Bammo' Bamforth), Richard Todd (as Sgt. 'Mitch' Mitchem), Richard Harris (as Cpl. Johnstone), David McCallum (as Pvt. Sammy Whitaker), and Ronald Fraser (as L / Cpl. Macleish). Their performances are a major reason The Long and the Short and the Tall has built such a passionate audience.
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The Long and the Short and the Tall flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Long and the Short and the Tall online for free?
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How long is The Long and the Short and the Tall?
The Long and the Short and the Tall runs for 110 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is The Long and the Short and the Tall good? What's the rating?
The Long and the Short and the Tall holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 27 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Long and the Short and the Tall?
The main cast includes Laurence Harvey, Richard Todd, Richard Harris, and David McCallum, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Long and the Short and the Tall available in English?
Yes — The Long and the Short and the Tall was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Long and the Short and the Tall released?
The Long and the Short and the Tall was released in 1961.
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What is The Long and the Short and the Tall about?
The Long and the Short and the Tall is a War/Comedy English-language film. 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
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. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. The film was produced by Michael Balcon Productions.
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 and David McCallum. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Long and the Short and the Tall available in HD?
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