Sweeney! (1977)
The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!
When one of Regan's snouts complains that his girlfriend's recent suicide was murder, the flying squad detective feels compelled to investigate. He uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the heart of the government, and finds himself fitted up, suspended and under the scrutiny of Special Branch.
Director: David Wickes
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 14, 1977
Cast
- John Thaw - Det. Insp. Jack Regan
- Dennis Waterman - Det. Sgt. George Carter
- Barry Foster - Elliott McQueen
- Ian Bannen - Charles Baker, MP
- Colin Welland - Frank Chadwick
- Diane Keen - Bianca Hamilton
- Lynda Bellingham - Janice Wyatt
- Brian Glover - Mac
- Michael Coles - Johnson
- Joe Melia - Ronnie Brent
Screenplay
- Ranald Graham (Screenplay)
Music: Denis King
Cinematography: Dusty Miller
Editing: Chris Burt
Production: Euston Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $209,595
Original Language: en
Themes
Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Chase on City Streets, Police Shootout and Gangland War, High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City, Heist Escape Plan and Action
Keywords
police, spin off
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweeney! about?
- When one of Regan's snouts complains that his girlfriend's recent suicide was murder, the flying squad detective feels compelled to investigate. He uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the heart of the government, and finds himself fitted up, suspended and under the scrutiny of Special Branch.
- Who directed Sweeney!?
- Sweeney! was directed by David Wickes.
- Who stars in Sweeney!?
- Sweeney! stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster, Ian Bannen, Colin Welland, Diane Keen.
- How long is Sweeney!?
- Sweeney! has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Sweeney!?
- Sweeney! is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Sweeney!?
- Sweeney! had a budget of $209,595.
- Where was Sweeney! produced?
- Sweeney! was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Sweeney!?
- The themes of Sweeney! include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Chase on City Streets, Police Shootout and Gangland War, High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City, Heist Escape Plan and Action.