Sweeney!(1977)
The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!
Synopsis
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.
Directed by David Wickes
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John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
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
Michael Coles
Johnson
Joe Melia
Ronnie Brent
Morris Perry
Flying Squad Cdr. Maynon
Paul Angelis
Secret Serviceman
Nick Brimble
D.S. Burtonshaw
John Alkin
D.S. Tom Daniels
Bernard Kay
Matthews
Antony Brown
Murder Inquiry Supt.
Antony Scott
Johnson's Henchman
Nadim Sawalha
Chairman of the Oil Producers Conference
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Sweeney! is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Sweeney! come out?+
Sweeney! was released in 1977.
How long is Sweeney!?+
Sweeney! runs for 97 minutes (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed Sweeney!?+
Sweeney! was directed by David Wickes.
Who stars in Sweeney!?+
Sweeney! stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster, Ian Bannen and Colin Welland.
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