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Sweeney! (1977)

Movie ★ 6.7 97 min

Action Crime Drama Thriller

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.

David Wickes Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 14, 1977
Runtime
97 min
Budget
$209,595
IMDb
tt0076788
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Themes

Cast

John Thaw John Thaw Det. Insp. Jack Regan Dennis Waterman Dennis Waterman Det. Sgt. George Carter Barry Foster Barry Foster Elliott McQueen Ian Bannen Ian Bannen Charles Baker, MP Colin Welland Colin Welland Frank Chadwick Diane Keen Diane Keen Bianca Hamilton Lynda Bellingham Lynda Bellingham Janice Wyatt Brian Glover Brian Glover Mac Michael Coles Michael Coles Johnson Joe Melia Joe Melia Ronnie Brent Morris Perry Morris Perry Flying Squad Cdr. Maynon Paul Angelis Paul Angelis Secret Serviceman Nick Brimble Nick Brimble D.S. Burtonshaw John Alkin John Alkin D.S. Tom Daniels Bernard Kay Bernard Kay Matthews Antony Brown Murder Inquiry Supt. Antony Scott Johnson's Henchman Nadim Sawalha Nadim Sawalha Chairman of the Oil Producers Conference

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sweeney! about?
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.
Who directed Sweeney!?
Sweeney! was directed by David Wickes.
Who stars in Sweeney!?
Sweeney! stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster, Ian Bannen.
When was Sweeney! released?
Sweeney! is a 1977 action, crime, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Sweeney!?
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