Sweeney!

Sweeney!

Movie·1977·1h 37m

Sweeney!

The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!

Directed By

David Wickes

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Ranald Graham

Producer

Ted Childs, George Taylor

Cinematography

Dusty Miller

Music

Denis King

Editor

Chris Burt

Themes

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Production House

Audience Score

67%

28 votes

Skip11%

Timepass26%

Go for it38%

Perfection25%

Where to watch

Region: US

Stream

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// cast

Cast

John Thaw

John Thaw

Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman

Det. Sgt. George Carter

Barry Foster

Barry Foster

Elliott McQueen

Ian Bannen

Ian Bannen

Charles Baker, MP

Colin Welland

Colin Welland

Frank Chadwick

Diane Keen

Diane Keen

Bianca Hamilton

Lynda Bellingham

Lynda Bellingham

Janice Wyatt

Brian Glover

Brian Glover

Mac

Michael Coles

Michael Coles

Johnson

Joe Melia

Joe Melia

Ronnie Brent

Morris Perry

Morris Perry

Flying Squad Cdr. Maynon

Paul Angelis

Paul Angelis

Secret Serviceman

Nick Brimble

Nick Brimble

D.S. Burtonshaw

John Alkin

John Alkin

D.S. Tom Daniels

Bernard Kay

Bernard Kay

Matthews

Antony Brown

Murder Inquiry Supt.

Antony Scott

Johnson's Henchman

Nadim Sawalha

Nadim Sawalha

Chairman of the Oil Producers Conference

// crew

Crew

David Wickes

Director

Denis King

Original Music Composer

Dusty Miller

Director of Photography

Ranald Graham

Screenplay

Ted Childs

Producer

Chris Burt

Editor

George Taylor

Executive Producer

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