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Sweeney!
“The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!”
6.7 / 10• 1977• 1h 37m•NR• English
ActionCrimeDramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Wickes's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Sweeney! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
