Movie Description
Whistling Smith
(1975)Overview
This film is a revealing portrait of a tough cop with a big heart. Sergeant Bernie "Whistling" Smith walks the beat on Vancouver's Eastside, the hangout of petty criminals, down-and-outs and a variety of characters. His policing is unorthodox. To many drug users, petty thieves and prostitutes in this economically depressed area he is more than the iron hand of the law, he is also a counsellor and a friend.
Featured Crew
- Director : Marrin Canell,Michael J.F. Scott
- Producer : Barrie Howells,Michael J.F. Scott
- Writer : Donald Brittain
- Editor : Michael J.F. Scott,Marrin Canell
- Cast : Bernie Smith,Donald Brittain
Cast
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleWhistling Smith
Status Released
Release Information
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1975-01-29
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 27m
Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/whistling_smith/
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Documentary