Night Patrol (1984)

Melvin is a pathetic loser of a motorcycle cop who gets demoted to working the night shift as a punishment for his constant screw-ups. During his off-duty time, however, Melvin turns to his... See full summary »

Director:

Jackie Kong

Writers:

Murray Langston (original screenplay), William A. Levey (original screenplay),

Stars:

Linda Blair, Pat Paulsen, Jaye P. Morgan

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Linda Blair	...	Officer Sue Perman
Pat Paulsen	...	Officer Kent Lane
Jaye P. Morgan	...	Kate Parker
Jack Riley	...	Doctor Ziegler
Billy Barty	...	Captain Lewis
Murray Langston	...	Officer Melvin White / The Unknown Comic
Pat Morita	...	Rape Victim
Sydney Lassick	...	Peeping Tom (as Sidney Lassick)
Kent Perkins	...	Tex
Lori Sutton	...	Edith Hutton
Roxanne Cybelle	...	Kicking Girl
Joe Battaglia	...	Bum
Mik One	...	Press Agent
Alex Folks	...	Leroy's Bartender
Patrie Allen	...	Officer Judy

Storyline

Melvin is a pathetic loser of a motorcycle cop who gets demoted to working the night shift as a punishment for his constant screw-ups. During his off-duty time, however, Melvin turns to his secret obsession: comedy. He puts a paper bag over his head and performs in front of audiences as "The Unknown Comic". Unable to balance his two lives, he seeks psychiatric help to try and resolve who he really wants to be.

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Plot Keywords:

paper bag | cult film | man with no name | title directed by female | cult film | 

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Taglines:

The long arm of the law has reached an all time low!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

French English

Release Date:

16 November 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nocny patrol

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

RSL Company, Vis Arts Consultants Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min 87 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Pat Morita:  As a crime victim.

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Goofs

When Kent helps Melvin up to the hand dryer in the men's room to dry his pants they turn the dryer on. A man walks in the men's room, the scene cuts back to Kent and Melvin the dryer is off.

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Quotes

Officer Sue Perman: You can talk about my tits or my ass, but don't call me dumb.

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Crazy Credits

All the credits are in French.

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Connections

References Saturday Night Fever (1977)

User Reviews

You'll crack up!!!

This is one of those gross-out comedies from the 80's and it's really funny, trust me kiddies. It's what I call "stupid funny" like teen comedies such as Screwballs, Police Academy, The Last American Virgin and other 80's teen-comedies. All you gotta do is get together with some friends who have an appetite for slapstick comedy and laugh at the simplest things and you'll be all set for a "stupid" good time.

If you were around during the early 1980's, you'll probably remember this film. Well, if you didn't go to see it then, why not give it a go now?! It'll take you back for a nostalgic trip to a somewhat simpler time in the world, before the dark times...before the 90's. I'm a bit disappointed to find there were no quotes from the film however. Oh well. My advice to you is buy this film, don't rent it!