The Long Haul

The Long Haul

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1957 · 88 min · ★ 5.8 · Crime, Drama, Thriller

An American ex-GI takes a job as a truck driver to support his British war bride Connie. It isn't long, however, before Harry is blackmailed into joining a smuggling operation run by a conniving criminal.

Directed by Ken Hughes · Written by Ken Hughes

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