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Release Year1975
Runtime0h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes6
DirectorMichael J.F. Scott, Marrin Canell
WritersDonald Brittain
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsWhistling Smith
About Whistling Smith
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.
Directed by Michael J.F. Scott, Marrin Canell, Whistling Smith leans on a strong ensemble — Bernie Smith, Donald Brittain — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1975.
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