The Sweeney
“Act like a criminal to catch a criminal.”
Synopsis
Jack Regan, a hardened cop who doesn’t play by the rules, is confronted with a criminal from his past. With sidekick George Carter they are put on the case of a jewellery store heist that ends in a killing. But is that killing really an execution in disguise? With pressure from his boss and the fact that Regan is having an affair with that boss’s wife, it’s not going to be easy for him to stay out of trouble.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Main TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-12
Top Cast
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Ray Winstone
Jack Regan
Plan B
George Carter
Hayley Atwell
Nancy Lewis
Damian Lewis
Frank Haskins
Alan Ford
Harry
Steven Mackintosh
Ivan Lewis
Paul Anderson
Francis Allen
Caroline Chikezie
DC Kara Clarke
Allen Leech
DC Simon Ellis
Ronnie Fox
Johnny Wextru
Michael Wildman
Evelyn Simmonds
Steven Waddington
DC Nathan Miller
Kara Tointon
Megan
Kevin Michaels
Makin Trebolt
Tayo Walker-Allen
Neil
Allan Corduner
Doctor
Ed Skrein
David
Nick Nevern
Freddy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.69x
+$2.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Love
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Love, John Hodge, Toby Rushton, Ian Kennedy Martin
- Original Score
- Lorne Balfe
- Original Title
- The Sweeney
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Serbian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $3.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.3M
- Production Studios
- Vertigo Films, Embargo Films, Exponential Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Love
Nick Love, John Hodge, Toby Rushton, Ian Kennedy Martin
Lorne Balfe
Simon Dennis, David Meadows
James Herbert
Felix Vossen, James Richardson, Christopher Simon, Allan Niblo, Rupert Preston
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Love
Writer
John Hodge
Writer
Felix Vossen
Producer
Nick Love
Director
James Richardson
Producer
Christopher Simon
Producer
Andrew Cox
Costume Design
Morgan Kennedy
Production Design
James Herbert
Editor
Allan Niblo
Producer
Rupert Preston
Producer
Seb Barker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tony Lucken
Stunt Coordinator
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Simon Dennis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sweeney
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sweeney about?
Jack Regan, a hardened cop who doesn’t play by the rules, is confronted with a criminal from his past. With sidekick George Carter they are put on the case of a jewellery store heist that ends in a killing. But is that killing really an execution in disguise? With pressure from his boss and the fact that Regan is having an affair with that boss’s wife, it’s not going to be easy for him to stay out of trouble.
Who directed The Sweeney?
The Sweeney was directed by Nick Love.
Who stars in The Sweeney?
The principal cast of The Sweeney includes Ray Winstone, Plan B, Hayley Atwell, Damian Lewis, Alan Ford.
When was The Sweeney released and how long is it?
The Sweeney was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Sweeney?
The Sweeney had a reported production budget of $3.7M and grossed $6.3M at the worldwide box office (1.69 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Sweeney?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sweeney was composed by Lorne Balfe.
Is The Sweeney based on a book or true story?
The Sweeney is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ian Kennedy Martin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sweeney?
The Sweeney holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).