---
title: "Night Patrol"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-patrol-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 73621
imdb_id: "tt0087795"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 38
content_rating: "R"
---

# Night Patrol (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-patrol-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Night Patrol is a comedy film released on November 16, 1984, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes. The film follows Melvin White, a neurotic and accident-prone police officer who experiences a demotion to the night shift. Outside of his law enforcement duties, White secretly moonlights as the Unknown Comic, performing as an anonymous stand-up comedian while wearing a paper bag over his head. Complications arise when an unknown individual using the exact same guise carries out a series of bar robberies throughout the town. As the crimes continue, suspicion begins to grow among some people that White himself is the actual culprit behind the robberies. The film carries an R rating and is promoted with the tagline stating that the long arm of the law has reached an all time low.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Cultpix | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Cultpix | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Cultpix | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jackie Kong

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Linda Blair** as *Officer Sue Perman*
- **Pat Paulsen** as *Officer Kent Lane*
- **Jaye P. Morgan** as *Kate Parker*
- **Murray Langston** as *Officer Melvin White / The Unknown Comic*
- **Billy Barty** as *Captain Lewis*
- **Pat Morita** as *Rape Victim*
- **Jack Riley** as *Doctor Ziegler*
- **Kitten Natividad** as *Big Bust*
- **Jeff Maxwell** as *Flashing Prisoner*
- **Andrew Dice Clay** as *Tony Baroni*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Night Patrol online?
Night Patrol is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Night Patrol worth watching?
Night Patrol holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 38 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Night Patrol and when was it released?
Night Patrol is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Night Patrol?
Night Patrol was directed by Jackie Kong.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night Patrol — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/73621)
- [Night Patrol (1984) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087795/fullcredits/)
- [Night Patrol (1984) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/73621-night-patrol/cast)
- [Night Patrol (1984) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/night-patrol-1984/credits)
- [Night Patrol 영화 스트리밍으로 보기](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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