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.
| Title | Whistling Smith |
|---|---|
| Year | 1975 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | Canada |
| Studio | ONF | NFB |
| Cast | Bernie Smith, Donald Brittain |
| Crew | Marrin Canell (Director), Michael J.F. Scott (Director), Marrin Canell (Editor), Barrie Howells (Producer), John Knight (Sound Editor), Fraser McAninch (Sound) |
| Keyword | police |
| Release | Jan 29, 1975 |
| Runtime | 27 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb | 6.40 / 10 by 5 users |
| Popularity | 1 |
| Budget | 0 |
| Revenue | 0 |
| Language | English |
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