The Boys in Blue

1983
Approved
1h 31m

IMDb RATING

4.5/10

558

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Bobby Ball and Tommy Cannon in The Boys in Blue (1983)

Comedy Family

In Little Botham, policemen Cannon and Ball stage fake crimes to avoid station closure. They accidentally encounter real art thieves, leading to a chaotic confrontation involving the stolen ... Read allIn Little Botham, policemen Cannon and Ball stage fake crimes to avoid station closure. They accidentally encounter real art thieves, leading to a chaotic confrontation involving the stolen artworks.In Little Botham, policemen Cannon and Ball stage fake crimes to avoid station closure. They accidentally encounter real art thieves, leading to a chaotic confrontation involving the stolen artworks.

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IMDb RATING

4.5/10

558

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The movie was loosely based on the earlier Will Hay starring film Ask a Policeman (1939) which this remake's director Val Guest co-wrote.

Goofs
As Bobby realises he's late for his date with Kim, Tommy forces the teacup onto him; some of the tea spills onto Bobby's shirt and starts to seep into a stain. However there is no sign of the damp spot in all subsequent shots during the scene.

Quotes
P.C. Ball: [Answering the phone] Speak first, it's your money.

Connections
References Casablanca (1942)

Soundtracks
The Boys in Blue
(closing song)
Written and Composed by Geoff Gill, Bobby Ball and Pete Tyrell
Sung by Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball

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Featured review

7/10

A favourite from childhood that still makes me laugh today.

Yes, I'm giving it 6 out of 10. I know it's not a classic in British cinema like the likes of Hawk the Slayer and Time Bandits but it's exactly what you would expect it to be. Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball making you laugh in a movie that is both ridiculous and achingly funny. The gags and set pieces and innuendos come thick and fast. Bobby Ball as the inept PC come Shopkeeper is just superb. The supporting cast of top British comedians of the time make up the typical 'ooh i say' feel of the classic British comedy. A favourite of mine and my sister's video collections it is now available on DVD in the UK. Haven't seen it advertised but I got mine from a local high street retailer for about a tenner.

Buy it and enjoy.