Sweeney!
1977, English. Directed by David Wickes.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David WickesDirector
- John ThawDet. Insp. Jack Regan
- Dennis WatermanDet. Sgt. George Carter
- Barry FosterElliott McQueen
- Ian BannenCharles Baker, MP
- Colin WellandFrank Chadwick
- Diane KeenBianca Hamilton
- Lynda BellinghamJanice Wyatt
- Brian GloverMac
- Michael ColesJohnson
- Joe MeliaRonnie Brent
- Morris PerryFlying Squad Cdr. Maynon
- Paul AngelisSecret Serviceman
Details
- Released
- 14 January 1977
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ranald Graham
- Budget
- $210K
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Sweeney! runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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What movies are like Sweeney!?
If you liked Sweeney!, try The Rookie, The Substitute, The Corruptor.
Who directed Sweeney!?
Sweeney! (1977) was directed by David Wickes and stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster.