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All Coppers Are...

  • 1972
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
276
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All Coppers Are... (1972)
Drama

A young policeman and a small-time crook are both involved with the same girl.A young policeman and a small-time crook are both involved with the same girl.A young policeman and a small-time crook are both involved with the same girl.

  • Director
    • Sidney Hayers
  • Writer
    • Allan Prior
  • Stars
    • Martin Potter
    • Julia Foster
    • Nicky Henson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    276
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sidney Hayers
    • Writer
      • Allan Prior
    • Stars
      • Martin Potter
      • Julia Foster
      • Nicky Henson
    • 11User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Martin Potter
    Martin Potter
    • Joe
    Julia Foster
    Julia Foster
    • Sue
    Nicky Henson
    Nicky Henson
    • Barry
    Wendy Allnutt
    Wendy Allnutt
    • Peg
    Sandra Dorne
    Sandra Dorne
    • Sue's Mother
    Glynn Edwards
    Glynn Edwards
    • Jock
    Queenie Watts
    • Mrs. Malloy
    Eddie Byrne
    Eddie Byrne
    • Malloy
    Norman Jones
    Norman Jones
    • Sgt. Wallis
    David Baxter
    • Fancy Boy
    Carmel McSharry
    • Mrs. Briggs
    David Essex
    David Essex
    • Ronnie Briggs
    Robin Askwith
    Robin Askwith
    • Simmy
    Tony Wright
    Tony Wright
    • Police Inspector
    Graham Weston
    Graham Weston
    • Police Constable
    Ellis Dale
    • Doctor
    Marianne Stone
    Marianne Stone
    • Distressed Woman in Pub
    Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry
    • Sonny Wade
    • Director
      • Sidney Hayers
    • Writer
      • Allan Prior
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    3mmca-2

    Surprisingly bad in parts

    Not really watchable as entertainment but fairly revealing if we're looking for insight into the varying mindsets of film makers of the time. Peter Rogers, whose company produced this, had put out Carru On Camping a couple of years before. That film had ended with a scene where a bunch of hippies were driven from a field by the film's main protagonists. In other words a victory for the sensible silent majority over the unwashed hordes threatening to corrupt society. It was part of a trend in the later Carry Ons where they became part of a kind of mainstream reactionary backlash against the 'counter culture'. In this film there is a 'protest demo' scene which continues this theme and tries to replicate the same type of battle in a more serious setting and besides being appallingly badly done it is unashamedly biased. Waving a banner about student grants , the protesters isolate a police officer and in cold blood surround him and badly beat him. Because of their grants, presumably. It makes those dreadful old political cartoons by Cummings in the Express look enlightened. Some interesting external shots though.
    7IanIndependent

    Should Have Been Better

    This is a film that doesn't quite work. It's overall feel is that of being a film that, with a little bit more time and a bit more money it could have been a gritty, real to life, classic in a 'Get Carter' (made the next year) mould.

    It seems to have genuine characters who are believable and a story that builds interestingly although you feel you know the outcome of each scene. Its' problem is that, in places, it comes across as done on the cheap - the demo scenes (although not lacking impact), and the couple watching Rangers v Celtic on English telly. Also, importantly, where 'Get Carter had Michael Caine this film has Martin Potter who doesn't quite work and was possibly chosen for his good looks over his acting skills.

    There are many good parts of 'All Copper Are...' and the story is a good one. Perhaps, if the film had completed the sentence for its title and gone for a AA or X certificate rather than a 12 it might have worked better.

    Julie Foster shines. He natural acting stands out and hers is a memorable performance despite been given a script a script that is stodgy in parts.

    There are some hard hitting moments.some interesting messages trying to get out and the film is a good look at the life and times of the early 70s which I just about remember. Unfortunately, the bad parts of the film dilute the messages, negate the force of film and it ends up seeming more dated and less relevant than it should,
    4ashwetherall1

    Missed opportunity.

    All coppers are has a lot going for it. Set in gritty London of the 70s. Its the story of 2 men on opposing sides of the law. It features a strong cast and even a fresh faced David Essex. But the it tends to lack the courage of its convictions. Where the story should have been at its strongest the makers seemed to have lacked the courage to carry it through. Also most of the characters are very unsympathetic. The film does have its moments but it could have been so much better.
    5crumpytv

    Villainy Up the Junction

    This has the feel of the Sweeney and Up the Junction rolled into one, but doesn't really work.

    The poster is a real spoiler. It depicts what is going to happen and makes it obvious the way the storyline is going to go.

    Julia Foster talks and acts working class, but has a different outfit in every scene.

    It's watchable, but nothing more.
    6canndyman

    It's a fair cop...

    All Coppers Are isn't exactly a classic - but it's definitely a product of its time. Produced by 'Carry on' Peter Rogers (with a music score from Gerald Thomas), it's another attempt by them to branch out into something grittier and more realistic - hot on the heels of the movies 'Assault' & 'Revenge' over the previous couple of years.

    It has an interesting cast, and lots of good period location filming around Battersea - but in some ways this is the most interesting part of the film. It starts off brightly enough as we get to know the characters, and the story involving a young copper and a petty criminal both vying for the charms of the same girl (played by Julia Foster) sounds promising.

    The problem seems to lie with the enforced 'grittiness' - it never really feels authentic, and is more like a parody of working class London at that time. It comes across as a little stilted, and doesn't have the same beating heart at its centre as similar 'kitchen sink' films from previous years (such as 'Alfie'). The story ultimately doesn't seem to reach a satisfying conclusion, send out any particular moral message, or leave any lasting impression.

    Having said that, there's still plenty to enjoy if you're a fan of early 70s Brit-movies - it's lovely to see a working Battersea power station in the background of a few scenes, and the cast do their best to liven up quite a thin script.

    It's very much a period piece - not the worst of its genre, but far from being the best... it's a fair cop.

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    • Trivia
      The street riot scenes were all shot on the exterior Baker Street standing set at Pinewood that had been constructed the previous year for the movie The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970). This street appears in other films/TV series shot at Pinewood around this time too, including The Amazing Mr. Blunden (1972), Carry on at Your Convenience (1971), The Persuaders! (1971) and UFO (1970). Some of the footage of the riot scenes was later re-used for the 1978 episode Look After Annie (1978) of the TV series The Professionals (1977).
    • Quotes

      Sue: You're a straight fella, aren't you?

      Joe: Straight? Yeah. What do you mean?

      Sue: Well, I mean - not a con man - on the fiddle or anything, like Barry?

    • Crazy credits
      The lettering in the opening title sequence and the closing caption "The End" was in a handwritten font, to mimic the graffiti used for the film's title "All Coppers Are [Bastards]".
    • Connections
      Edited into The Professionals: Look After Annie (1978)

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1972 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • All Cops Are
    • Filming locations
      • Battersea, London, Greater London, England, UK(apartment block exteriors/various exterior street scenes)
    • Production companies
      • The Rank Organisation
      • Peter Rogers Productions
      • Sagittarius Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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