Regan (1974)
The original armchair cinema pilot for 70's UK TV series THE SWEENEY
Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best 70's dramas can be, Regan was a pilot film for The Sweeney - one of the major television successes of the last fifty years. Featuring John Thaw as the irascible Detective Inspector Regan and Dennis Waterman as his loyal 'oppo' Detective Sergeant Carter, Regan was an immediate critical and ratings hit, resulting in four series of The Sweeney and two successful feature films. Jack Regan is a good copper, but his tough, intuitive style is becoming unfashionable in a Scotland Yard seeking a new image. When a policeman is mysteriously murdered, Regan breaks all the rules to find the killer - but he finds there are men in the Flying Squad prepared to break him.
Cast
- John Thaw - Det. Insp. Jack Regan
- Dennis Waterman - Det. Sgt. George Carter
- Garfield Morgan - Det. Chief Insp. Haskins
- Lee Montague - Arthur Dale
- David Daker - Tusser
- Maureen Lipman - Annie
- Janet Key - Kate Regan
- Morris Perry - Det. Chief Supt. Maynon
- Stephen Yardley - Det. Insp. Laker
- Barry Jackson - Morton
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Regan about?
- Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best 70's dramas can be, Regan was a pilot film for The Sweeney - one of the major television successes of the last fifty years. Featuring John Thaw as the irascible Detective Inspector Regan and Dennis Waterman as his loyal 'oppo' Detective Sergeant Carter, Regan was an immediate critical and ratings hit, resulting in four series of The Sweeney and two successful feature films. Jack Regan is a good copper, but his tough, intuitive style is becoming unfashionable in a Scotland Yard seeking a new image. When a policeman is mysteriously murdered, Regan breaks all the rules to find the killer - but he finds there are men in the Flying Squad prepared to break him.
- Who directed Regan?
- Regan was directed by Tom Clegg.
- Who stars in Regan?
- Regan stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, Lee Montague, David Daker, Maureen Lipman.
- How long is Regan?
- Regan has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Regan?
- Regan is a Action, Crime, TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Regan produced?
- Regan was produced in United Kingdom.