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Whistling Smith is a 1975 Canadian short documentary film about Vancouver policeman Sergeant Bernie "Whistling" Smith, directed by Marrin Canell. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short at the 48th Academy Awards. Whistling Smith was produced for the National Film Board’s Pacificanada series, which aired on CBC-TV in early 1975. The film's narration was written and read by Donald Brittain. Along with its Oscar nomination, the film won a Canadian Film Award for Sound Re-Recording.
Original Release
01/01/1975
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bernie 'Whistling' Smith | Self |
| Donald Brittain | Narrator |
Directors
Michael J.F. Scott, Marrin Canell
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bernie 'Whistling' Smith | Self |
| Donald Brittain | Narrator |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ian McLaren | Executive Producer |
| Barrie Howells | Producer |
| Michael J.F. Scott | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1976 | Oscar | Best Documentary, Short Subjects | Nominated |
