On the Beat
"As the COPPER who comes a CROPPER!"
Originally released in 1962. On the Beat is a comedy/crime film. directed by Robert Asher.
Starring Norman Wisdom, Jennifer Jayne, and Raymond Huntley
Synopsis
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norman Wisdom
as Norman Pitkin / Giulio Napolitani
Jennifer Jayne
as Rosanna Guardia
Raymond Huntley
as Sir Ronald Ackroyd
David Lodge
as Inspector Cecil Hobson
Esma Cannon
as Mrs. Timms
Eric Barker
as Police Doctor
Eleanor Summerfield
as Sergeant Lucilla Wilkins
Ronnie Stevens
as Oberon
Terence Alexander
as Chief Superintendent Bert Belcher
Maurice Kaufmann
as Vince
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
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...
Who directed On the Beat?
On the Beat was directed by Robert Asher.
How long is On the Beat?
On the Beat has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was On the Beat released?
On the Beat was released on December 11, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Beat?
The main cast of On the Beat includes Norman Wisdom, Jennifer Jayne, Raymond Huntley, David Lodge, Esma Cannon.