Night Patrol
“The long arm of the law has reached an all time low!”
Synopsis
Melvin White, a neurotic, accident-prone cop who gets demoted to the night shift, secretly moonlights as the Unknown Comic, an anonymous stand-up comedian who performs with a paper bag over his head. When someone using the same guise commits a string of bar robberies in town, some begin to suspect that White is the culprit.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Night Patrol (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-27
Top Cast
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Linda Blair
Officer Sue Perman
Pat Paulsen
Officer Kent Lane
Jaye P. Morgan
Kate Parker
Murray Langston
Officer Melvin White / The Unknown Comic
Billy Barty
Captain Lewis
Pat Morita
Rape Victim
Jack Riley
Doctor Ziegler
Kitten Natividad
Big Bust
Jeff Maxwell
Flashing Prisoner
Andrew Dice Clay
Tony Baroni
Sydney Lassick
Peeping Tom
John Hazelwood
Santa
Bill Osco
Presenter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jackie Kong
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Osco, William A. Levey, Jackie Kong, Murray Langston
- Original Title
- Night Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jackie Kong
Bill Osco, William A. Levey, Jackie Kong, Murray Langston
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Osco
Screenplay
William A. Levey
Screenplay
Jackie Kong
Screenplay
Jackie Kong
Director
Murray Langston
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Patrol
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What is Night Patrol about?
Melvin White, a neurotic, accident-prone cop who gets demoted to the night shift, secretly moonlights as the Unknown Comic, an anonymous stand-up comedian who performs with a paper bag over his head. When someone using the same guise commits a string of bar robberies in town, some begin to suspect that White is the culprit.
Who directed Night Patrol?
Night Patrol was directed by Jackie Kong.
Who stars in Night Patrol?
The principal cast of Night Patrol includes Linda Blair, Pat Paulsen, Jaye P. Morgan, Murray Langston, Billy Barty.
When was Night Patrol released and how long is it?
Night Patrol was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night Patrol?
Night Patrol holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).