The Boys in Blue
“A really blue movie...”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Bobby Ball
P.C. Bobby Ball
Tommy Cannon
Sergeant Tommy Cannon
Suzanne Danielle
Kim
Roy Kinnear
Mr. Lloyd
Eric Sykes
Chief Constable
Jack Douglas
Chief Superintendent
Jon Pertwee
Coastguard
Edward Judd
Hilling
Arthur English
Man on Motorbike
Eric Francis
Fred the Postman
Billy Burden
Herdsman
Nigel Lambert
Estate Agent
Ken Barker
Chief Superintendent's Driver
Richard Borthwick
Customs Officer
John D. Collins
Customs Officer
Su Douglas
Hilling's Secretary
Laurence Harrington
Police Radio Operator
Richard Hunter
High Street Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Guest
- Original Score
- Ed Welch
- Original Title
- The Boys in Blue
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- MAM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Val Guest, Sidney Gilliat
Ed Welch
Jack Atcheler
Peter Weatherley
Department Leadership Roster
Val Guest
Director
Val Guest
Screenplay
Jack Atcheler
Director of Photography
Peter Weatherley
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys in Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Boys in Blue?
The Boys in Blue was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in The Boys in Blue?
The principal cast of The Boys in Blue includes Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon, Suzanne Danielle, Roy Kinnear, Eric Sykes.
When was The Boys in Blue released and how long is it?
The Boys in Blue was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boys in Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys in Blue was composed by Ed Welch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys in Blue?
The Boys in Blue holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).