On the Beat
On the Beat
Release: 1962-12-11·Runtime: 106m·★ 7.6
ComedyCrime
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
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
The Rank Organisation
Cast
Eleanor Summerfieldas Sergeant Lucilla Wilkins
Alfred Burkeas Trigger O'Flynn
Anita Sharp-Bolsteras Woman at Hairdressers (uncredited)
David Lodgeas Inspector Cecil Hobson
Eric Barkeras Police Doctor
Norman Wisdomas Norman Pitkin / Giulio Napolitani
Raymond Huntleyas Sir Ronald Ackroyd
Fred Griffithsas Cabbie (uncredited)
Jennifer Jayneas Rosanna Guardia
Terence Alexanderas Chief Superintendent Bert Belcher
George Pastellas Manzini
Jean Aubreyas Lady Hinchingford
Pat Ryanas Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Ronnie Stevensas Oberon
Alister Williamsonas Detective (uncredited)
Cyril Chamberlainas Café Proprietor (uncredited)
Maurice Kaufmannas Vince
Eve Edenas Woman at Hairdressers (uncredited)
Wanda Venthamas Outraged Hairdressers Customer (uncredited)
Campbell Singeras Bollington
Mario Fabrizias Newspaper Seller
Valerie Van Ostas Woman at Hairdressers (uncredited)
Lionel Murtonas Man on Underground Train
Monte Landisas Mr. Bassett
Tutte Lemkowas Billposter (uncredited)
John Blytheas Chauffeur (uncredited)
Esma Cannonas Mrs. Timms
Jack Watsonas Police Sergeant
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