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On the Beat

NR19621h 46mRobert Asher
IMDb 6.8

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"As the COPPER who comes a CROPPER!"

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

ComedyCrime
Black And White

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What is On the Beat (1962) 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 stars in On the Beat?

On the Beat stars Norman Wisdom (Norman Pitkin / Giulio Napolitani), Jennifer Jayne (Rosanna Guardia), Raymond Huntley (Sir Ronald Ackroyd), David Lodge (Inspector Cecil Hobson), Esma Cannon (Mrs. Timms). The film was directed by Robert Asher.

How long is On the Beat?

On the Beat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962. It is rated NR.

Is On the Beat worth watching?

On the Beat holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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