Production Year: 1962 - Comedy - Director: Robert Asher - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Raymond Huntley, David Lodge, Eleanor Summerfield, Ronnie Stevens, Norman Wisdom, Jennifer Jayne more
Norman Pitkin's ambition is to be a policeman. But he has to be content with washing police cars until the police realise that the only way to solve a spate of jewel thefts is to... more
On The Beat [DVD] [1962]
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A review by Maximus-Qualitus on On The Beat (DVD) November 24th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Good
Characters / Performances
Good
Special Effects
Standard
How does it compare to similar films?
Outstanding
Advantages:
Very Funny
Disadvantages:
None
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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ON THE BEAT. =============
~Introduction~ ***************** The irrepressible Norman is back in arguably his funniest film.
~Synopsis~ *********** Norman is sick of being a parking attendant and dreams of following in his fathers footprints and become a police man. Unfortunately he fails the height test, not that that would be a problem today. Dejected he starts going through his dad's old chest and guess what he finds? His fathers old police uniform, oh no. He puts it on and goes for a stroll down the street, which as you can probably guess leads to huge mayhem, farcical whimsy and general madness.
Eventually after being caught impersonating a policeman some bright spark notices that he bears a striking resemblance to a nasty criminal that the police have been after for quite a while, Giulio Napolitani. Now Norman must pose as this master criminal and gain information to break the gang and put them all behind bars.
Opinions: ******** I enjoy Norman Wisdom films and thoroughly enjoyed this daft romp. The slapstick is on par with his other films but the gags are a bit thin on the ground. He was underestimated as a multi faceted actor and here he plays two characters very well. The chase scene where hundreds of coppers are chasing him is superb.
No Mr Grimsdale on this outing.
~DVD Features~ ************* Language: English Sub Titles: None Region: Region: 2 Number of discs: 1 Classification: U Run Time: 101 minutes ASIN: B00005Q57R Amazon price: £9.99
Greg
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Advantages: QuiteFunny Disadvantages: Very old school humour
ON THE BEAT.
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One of his better films.
Normans wishes to emulate his father and join the police but he is too short and to be honest too thick!
He is looking through his poor departed fathers belongings one day and makes a snap decision to put on his old pa’s police uniform. Then even more silly he decides to go outside in it.
He is soon mixed up in all sorts of police business. He ends up getting tumbled and the chase is on.
A ... ...The slapstick escalates to painful heights and the acting as 2 people is well done. No other actors of note and Norman carries the movie on his own.
Chapter selection only with this DVD.
A Highly recommended film.
Worth watching if it comes on the TV. ...
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Advantages: Not unspeakably boring the first time round Disadvantages: Far too easy, no repeatability, not very fun
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I have a mind full of song lyrics and random useless facts regarding band line-ups, album tracks and producers that I seem to have amassed over the years. Needless to say, in a group of hardcore movie buffs, I wanted a game that I could enjoy and kick their collective asses at.
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Advantages: Funny in parts Disadvantages: Not as funny in some parts
...Norman wisdom - On the Beat and Man of The Moment.
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On the Beat (1962)
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Norman is sick of being a parking attendant and dreams of following in his fathers footprints and become a police man. Unfortunately he fails the height test, not that that would be a problem today.
Dejected he starts going through his dad's old chest and guess what he finds? His fathers old police uniform, oh no.
He puts it on and goes for a stroll down the street, which as you can probably guess leads to huge mayhem, farcical whimsy and general madness.
Eventually after being caught impersonating a policeman some bright spark notices that he bears a striking resemblance to a nasty criminal that the police have been after for quite a while, Giulio Napolitani.
Now...
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Norman Pitkin's ambition is to be a policeman. But he has to be content with washing police cars until the police realise that the only way to solve a spate of jewel thefts is to make use of Norman's uncanny resemblance to the chief suspect.
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