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On the Beat (1962)

Movie ★ 7.7 106 min

Comedy Crime

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

Robert Asher Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 11, 1962
Runtime
106 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0056307
Language
,

Themes

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 Terence Alexander Terence Alexander Chief Superintendent Bert Belcher Maurice Kaufmann Maurice Kaufmann Vince Dilys Laye American Lady George Pastell George Pastell Manzini Jack Watson Jack Watson Police Sergeant Campbell Singer Campbell Singer Bollington Lionel Murton Lionel Murton Man on Underground Train Robert Rietti Robert Rietti Italian Lawyer Marjie Lawrence Crying Lady Peggy Ann Clifford Mrs. Napolitani

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Frequently asked questions

What is On the Beat about?
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
Who directed On the Beat?
On the Beat was directed by Robert Asher.
Who stars in On the Beat?
On the Beat stars Norman Wisdom, Jennifer Jayne, Raymond Huntley, David Lodge.
When was On the Beat released?
On the Beat is a 1962 comedy, crime film.
Where can I watch On the Beat?
You can watch On the Beat with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.