(Whistling Smith)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

27 minutes

Year:

1975

Directors:

Marrin Canell

Production companies:

ONF | NFB

Actors:

Narrator

Crews:

Director

Director

Editor

Editor

Writer