Sweeney!

Jan 14, 1977

1h 37m

★ 6.8

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Euston Films

Sweeney! Trailers

Cast

Det. Insp. Jack Regan

John Thaw

Det. Sgt. George Carter

Dennis Waterman

Elliott McQueen

Barry Foster

Charles Baker, MP

Ian Bannen

Frank Chadwick

Colin Welland

Bianca Hamilton

Diane Keen

Janice Wyatt

Lynda Bellingham

Mac

Brian Glover

Johnson

Michael Coles

Ronnie Brent

Joe Melia

Flying Squad Cdr. Maynon

Morris Perry

Secret Serviceman

Paul Angelis

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