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15 April 1963 (Denmark) moreGenre:
ComedyPlot:
Norman wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
One of Britain's finest comedys! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Norman Wisdom | ... | Norman Pitkin / Giulio Napolitani | |
| Jennifer Jayne | ... | Rosanna | |
| Raymond Huntley | ... | Sir Ronald Ackroyd | |
| David Lodge | ... | Insp. Hobson | |
| Esma Cannon | ... | Mrs. Stammers | |
| Eric Barker | ... | Doctor | |
| Eleanor Summerfield | ... | Sgt. Wilkins | |
| Ronnie Stevens | ... | Oberon | |
| Terence Alexander | ... | Chief Supt. Belcher | |
| Maurice Kaufmann | ... | Vince | |
| Dilys Laye | ... | American Lady | |
| George Pastell | ... | Manzini | |
| Jack Watson | ... | Police Sergeant | |
| Campbell Singer | ... | Bollington | |
| Lionel Murton | ... | Man in Underground Train |
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Norman Wisdom surely is one of the best comedians of the 20th century. In this film he plays a double role as a would-be policeman and a gangster-hairdresser. The way he handles the sublimely script is perfect. The music adds much to the fun of watching this wonderful comedy.