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The Boys in Blue (1982)

1982-09-20 · 1h 31m · EN
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A really blue movie...

Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon) and PC Ball (Bobby Ball) run the police station in the quiet town of Little Botham. When the station is threatened with closure due to a lack of crime, they decide to invent some crimes to justify their existence. When they try to steal a painting from a local rich businessman (Roy Kinnear), they accidently stumble across a gang of real art thieves who have just stolen £1 million worth of paintings. It is up to the two bungling cops to stop them escaping with their haul.

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Bobby BallBobby BallP.C. Bobby BallTommy CannonTommy CannonSergeant Tommy CannonSuzanne DanielleSuzanne DanielleKimRoy KinnearRoy KinnearMr. LloydEric SykesEric SykesChief ConstableJack DouglasJack DouglasChief SuperintendentJon PertweeJon PertweeCoastguardEdward JuddEdward JuddHillingArthur EnglishArthur EnglishMan on MotorbikeEric FrancisEric FrancisFred the PostmanBilly BurdenBilly BurdenHerdsmanNigel LambertNigel LambertEstate Agent

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Frequently asked questions about The Boys in Blue

What is The Boys in Blue about?

Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon) and PC Ball (Bobby Ball) run the police station in the quiet town of Little Botham. When the station is threatened with closure due to a lack of crime, they decide to invent some crimes to justify their existence. When they try to steal a painting from a local rich businessman (Roy Kinnear), they accidently stumble across a gang of real art thieves who have just stolen £1 million worth of paintings. It is up to the two bungling cops to stop them escaping with their haul.

How long is The Boys in Blue?

The Boys in Blue has a runtime of 91 minutes.