Regan
1974, English. Directed by Tom Clegg.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Tom CleggDirector
- John ThawDet. Insp. Jack Regan
- Dennis WatermanDet. Sgt. George Carter
- Garfield MorganDet. Chief Insp. Haskins
- Lee MontagueArthur Dale
- David DakerTusser
- Maureen LipmanAnnie
- Janet KeyKate Regan
- Morris PerryDet. Chief Supt. Maynon
- Stephen YardleyDet. Insp. Laker
- Barry JacksonMorton
- Miquel BrownMiriam
- Peter BlythePeter
Details
- Released
- 4 June 1974
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ian Kennedy Martin
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Regan: quick answers
What comes after Regan?
Next in the series: Sweeney! (1977), Sweeney 2 (1978), and The Sweeney (2012).
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How long is Regan?
Regan runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does Regan have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Regan on?
Regan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 June 1974. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Regan?
If you liked Regan, try The Enforcer, Scum, The Perfect Weapon.
Who directed Regan?
Regan (1974) was directed by Tom Clegg and stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan.