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Whistling Smith (1975)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 27M

Director : Marrin Canell, Michael J.F. Scott

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Bernie Smith
Bernie Smith
Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain
Narrator

Crews

Marrin Canell
Marrin Canell
Director
Michael J.F. Scott
Michael J.F. Scott
Director
Michael J.F. Scott
Michael J.F. Scott
Editor
Marrin Canell
Marrin Canell
Editor
Henry Fiks
Henry Fiks
Cinematography
Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain
Writer
Barrie Howells
Barrie Howells
Producer
Michael J.F. Scott
Michael J.F. Scott
Producer
John Knight
John Knight
Sound Editor
Larry Crosley
Larry Crosley
Music
Fraser McAninch
Fraser McAninch
Sound

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