The Policeman (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1971, The Policeman is a comedy and drama film directed by Ephraim Kishon, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Azulai is a policeman in Jaffa, whose incompetence is only matched by his soft-heartedness. His superiors want to send him to early retirement, but he would like to stay on the force, and the criminals of Jaffa don't want to see him leave either...
Who’s in it. The Policeman stars Shaike Ophir as Constable Sgt. Abraham Azulai, Yosef Shiloach as Amar, Nitza Shaul as Mimi and Gabi Amrani as The Yemenite.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Policeman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Policeman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Policeman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Policeman (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Policeman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Policeman worth watching?
- The Policeman holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Policeman?
- The Policeman stars Shaike Ophir, Yosef Shiloach, Nitza Shaul and Gabi Amrani.
- When was The Policeman released?
- The Policeman was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.