Almost fifty years later, this is still quite an interesting look at the much more hands-on appro...
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.
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Whistling Smith
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 29, 1975
Runtime
0h 27m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
64%
Original Title
Whistling Smith
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Marrin Canell
Description
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.