
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary (Short Subject) (1976)
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Filming locations
Filmed in Vancouver
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Music
Music by Larry Crosley
Details
- Directors
- Writer
- Donald BrittainWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 29, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Canada





















