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Sweeney!
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Sweeney!

1977-01-14 · 97 min · ★ 6.7

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.

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Directors
David Wickes
Production companies
Euston Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 209,595

Top Cast

John ThawJohn ThawDet. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis WatermanDennis WatermanDet. Sgt. George Carter
Barry FosterBarry FosterElliott McQueen
Ian BannenIan BannenCharles Baker, MP
Colin WellandColin WellandFrank Chadwick
Diane KeenDiane KeenBianca Hamilton
Lynda BellinghamLynda BellinghamJanice Wyatt
Brian GloverBrian GloverMac
Michael ColesMichael ColesJohnson
Joe MeliaJoe MeliaRonnie Brent
Morris PerryMorris PerryFlying Squad Cdr. Maynon
Paul AngelisPaul AngelisSecret Serviceman
Nick BrimbleNick BrimbleD.S. Burtonshaw
John AlkinJohn AlkinD.S. Tom Daniels
Bernard KayBernard KayMatthews
Antony BrownMurder Inquiry Supt.
Antony ScottJohnson's Henchman
Nadim SawalhaNadim SawalhaChairman of the Oil Producers Conference
Michael LatimerMichael LatimerPPS
Johnny ShannonJohnny ShannonScotland Yard Duty Sergeant

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