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On the Beat
ComedyCrime

ON THE BEAT

"As the COPPER who comes a CROPPER!"

19621h 46m7.7 TMDb

Directed by Robert Asher

Spoiler-Free

Norman Pitkin wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One day he gets out his father's old uniform and "walks the beat". This leads to a level of chaos that only Pitkin could cause.

Cast

Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom

Norman Pitkin / Giulio Napolitani

Jennifer Jayne

Jennifer Jayne

Rosanna Guardia

Raymond Huntley

Raymond Huntley

Sir Ronald Ackroyd

David Lodge

David Lodge

Inspector Cecil Hobson

Esma Cannon

Esma Cannon

Mrs. Timms

Eric Barker

Eric Barker

Police Doctor

Eleanor Summerfield

Eleanor Summerfield

Sergeant Lucilla Wilkins

Ronnie Stevens

Ronnie Stevens

Oberon

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.1
Emotion5.4
Complexity7.6
Humor6.7
Realism7.1
Action4.2
Darkness5.6

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue
  • viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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