Sweeney!
"The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!"
Originally released in 1977. Sweeney! is a action/crime film. directed by David Wickes.
Starring John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, and Barry Foster
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1977
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (25 votes)
Budget
$209.6K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Thaw
as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
as Det. Sgt. George Carter
Barry Foster
as Elliott McQueen
Ian Bannen
as Charles Baker, MP
Colin Welland
as Frank Chadwick
Diane Keen
as Bianca Hamilton
Lynda Bellingham
as Janice Wyatt
Brian Glover
as Mac
Michael Coles
as Johnson
Joe Melia
as Ronnie Brent
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $209,595
Production Companies
- Euston Films
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 t...
Who directed Sweeney!?
Sweeney! was directed by David Wickes.
How long is Sweeney!?
Sweeney! has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Sweeney! released?
Sweeney! was released on January 14, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweeney!?
The main cast of Sweeney! includes John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster, Ian Bannen, Colin Welland.