On the Beat
Originally released in 1995. On the Beat is a drama film. directed by Ning Ying.
Starring Li Jian, Liu Ying Shu, and Liangui Wang
Synopsis
Take crime out of police work, and what's left is procedures. In the western sector of Beijing, we follow the tedium of police officers. A rabid dog is loose in Guoli's beat: a gang of police officers hunts it down. Then, word comes from on high to pick up all the dogs in the sector: fear of rabies combines with the dogs' being status symbols of the nouveau riche. Occasionally a criminal is picked up: someone selling porn, someone running a three-card-monte game. Cops smoke, go to meetings, and hold trainings. They patrol on bicycles and enforce edicts. Guoli works nights. He's lazy at home, his wife wants him to do more. Is there any more to do?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Beijing Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Beat about?
Take crime out of police work, and what's left is procedures. In the western sector of Beijing, we follow the tedium of police officers. A rabid dog is loose in Guoli's beat: a gang of police offic...
Who directed On the Beat?
On the Beat was directed by Ning Ying.
How long is On the Beat?
On the Beat has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was On the Beat released?
On the Beat was released on September 8, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Beat?
The main cast of On the Beat includes Li Jian, Liu Ying Shu, Liangui Wang, Chui To, Li Zhanho.