On the Beat (1962)
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16% want to see it
(602 ratings)
One's enjoyment of On the Beat rests solely upon one's tolerance of British comedian Norman Wisdom, who can be described as a Jerry Lewis without the discipline. Wisdom plays a Scotland Yard parking attendant who seemingly can't draw breath without breaking something or knocking someone… More One's enjoyment of On the Beat rests solely upon one's tolerance of British comedian Norman Wisdom, who can be described as a Jerry Lewis without the discipline. Wisdom plays a Scotland Yard parking attendant who seemingly can't draw breath without breaking something or knocking someone down. He wants to become a detective, but the Yard isn't quite ready for such a catastrophe. He proves his worth--and wreaks more havoc--by going undercover and trapping a gang of jewel thieves. The slapstick is serviceable in On the Beat; as for the "serious" moments, Wisdom's notion of pathos is to scream at the top of his lungs. You may want to join him. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ning Ying, Robert Asher
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
Critic Reviews
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Norman Wisdom was sort of England's Jerry Lewis. That says it all
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Cast
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Norman Wisdom
as Giulio Napolitani, Norman Pitkin
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Jennifer Jayne
as Rosanna
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Raymond Huntley
as Sir Ronald Ackroyd
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David Lodge
as Inspector Hobson
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Esma Cannon
as Mrs. Stammers
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Eric Barker
as Doctor
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Eleanor Summerfield
as Sgt. Wilkins
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Terry Alexander
as Chief Supt. Belcher
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Maurice Kaufmann
as Vince
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Dilys Laye
as American Lady
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George Pastell
as Manzini
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Jack Watson
as Police Sergeant
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Campbell Singer
as Bollington
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Lionel Murton
as Man in Train
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Robert Rietty
as Italian Lawyer
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Marjie Lawrence
as Crying Lady
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Peggy Ann Clifford
as Guilio's Mother
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John Blythe
as Chauffeur
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Mario Fabrizi
as Newspaper Seller
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Monty Landis
as Mr. Bassett
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Alfred Burke
as Trigger O'Flynn
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Cyril Chamberlain
as Cafe Proprietor
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Jean Aubrey
as Lady Hinchingford
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Ronnie Stevens
as Oberon
- Li Jian
- Li Zhanho
- Liangui Wang
- Liu Ying Shu
- Shen Zhenou
- Zhiming Zhao
