
The Long Memory
To kiss or to kill?
Directed by Robert Hamer
Produced by British Film-Makers, The Rank Organisation
A noir-inflected revenge thriller about a wronged man's obsessive hunt for justice, steeped in bitterness and moral ambiguity.
An innocent man is released from prison after 12 years and tracks down the witnesses who lied about him in court.
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Is The Long Memory sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does The Long Memory end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Long Memory scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is The Long Memory easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Long Memory violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
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Like The Long Memory
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Like The Long Memory, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Long Memory, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Long Memory, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































