On the Beat

On the Beat (1962)

U
11/12/1962 (GB)
Comedy
1h 46m

As the COPPER who comes a CROPPER!

Overview

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 AsherDirector
  • Jack DavisScreenplay
  • Norman WisdomScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Top Billed Cast

Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom

Norman Pitkin

Jennifer Jayne

Jennifer Jayne

Rosanna

Raymond Huntley

Raymond Huntley

Sir Ronald Ackroyd

Esma Cannon

Esma Cannon

Mrs. Stammers

Eric Barker

Eric Barker

Doctor

Wanda Ventham

Wanda Ventham

Outraged Hair-Salon Customer

David Lodge

David Lodge

Insp. Hobson

Eleanor Summerfield

Eleanor Summerfield

Sgt. Lucilla Wilkins

Ronnie Stevens

Ronnie Stevens

Oberon

Terence Alexander

Terence Alexander

Chief Supt. Bert Belcher

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