On the Beat
Director: Robert Asher
"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
Cast
Norman Wisdom
Norman Pitkin / Giulio Napolitani
Jennifer Jayne
Rosanna Guardia
Raymond Huntley
Sir Ronald Ackroyd
David Lodge
Inspector Cecil Hobson
Esma Cannon
Mrs. Timms
Eric Barker
Police Doctor
Eleanor Summerfield
Sergeant Lucilla Wilkins
Ronnie Stevens
Oberon
Terence Alexander
Chief Superintendent Bert Belcher
Maurice Kaufmann
Vince
Dilys Laye
American Lady
George Pastell
Manzini
In brief
On the Beat (1962) is a comedy, crime film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 33 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 46min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch On the Beat online?
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How long is On the Beat?
On the Beat runs 106 minutes (1h 46min).
What rating does On the Beat have?
On the Beat has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 33 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is On the Beat from?
On the Beat was released in 1962.
