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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Pacificanada1974 8 filmsWhat makes British Columbia different from the rest of the country is a fascinating subject no matter what form it takes. When explored on film it makes for vivid contrasts and not a few surprises. The films in this series capture a colorful spectrum of life on the west side of the Great Divide, reflecting not only the physical magnitude of the land, vertically and horizontally, but the character of the people who meet its challenge.
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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réalisateurMichael ScottMarrin Canell
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montageMichael ScottMarrin Canell
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producteurBarrie HowellsMichael Scott
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producteur exécutifIan McLaren
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scénarioDonald Brittain
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photographieHenry Fiks
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sonFraser McAninch
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montage sonoreJohn Knight
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musiqueLarry Crosley
Whistling Smith, Michael Scott et Marrin Canell, offert par l'Office national du film du Canada