Regan
“The original armchair cinema pilot for 70's UK TV series THE SWEENEY”
Synopsis
Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best 70's dramas can be, Regan was a pilot film for The Sweeney - one of the major television successes of the last fifty years. Featuring John Thaw as the irascible Detective Inspector Regan and Dennis Waterman as his loyal 'oppo' Detective Sergeant Carter, Regan was an immediate critical and ratings hit, resulting in four series of The Sweeney and two successful feature films. Jack Regan is a good copper, but his tough, intuitive style is becoming unfashionable in a Scotland Yard seeking a new image. When a policeman is mysteriously murdered, Regan breaks all the rules to find the killer - but he finds there are men in the Flying Squad prepared to break him.
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Top Cast
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John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
Det. Sgt. George Carter
Garfield Morgan
Det. Chief Insp. Haskins
Lee Montague
Arthur Dale
David Daker
Tusser
Maureen Lipman
Annie
Janet Key
Kate Regan
Morris Perry
Det. Chief Supt. Maynon
Stephen Yardley
Det. Insp. Laker
Barry Jackson
Morton
Miquel Brown
Miriam
Peter Blythe
Peter
Carl Rigg
Det. Sgt. Kent
Michael De Costa
South
Ron Pember
Landlord
Jonathan Elsom
Interviewer
Betty Woolfe
Mrs Berry
Seymour Matthews
Doctor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Clegg
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Kennedy Martin
- Original Title
- Regan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Talkback Thames, FremantleMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Clegg
Ian Kennedy Martin
Lloyd Shirley, George Taylor, Ted Childs
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Kennedy Martin
Writer
Ted Childs
Producer
Tom Clegg
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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The Sweeney Collection
The original three made for TV movies plus the feature film revolving around Jack Regan, George Carter and the police department known as the Sweeney.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Regan
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What is Regan about?
Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best 70's dramas can be, Regan was a pilot film for The Sweeney - one of the major television successes of the last fifty years. Featuring John Thaw as the irascible Detective Inspector Regan and Dennis Waterman as his loyal 'oppo' Detective Sergeant Carter, Regan was an immediate critical and ratings hit, resulting in four series of The Sweeney and two successful feature films. Jack Regan is a good copper, but his tough, intuitive style is becoming unfashionable in a Scotland Yard seeking a new image. When a policeman is mysteriously murdered, Regan breaks all the rules to find the killer - but he finds there are men in the Flying Squad prepared to break him.
Who directed Regan?
Regan was directed by Tom Clegg.
Who stars in Regan?
The principal cast of Regan includes John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, Lee Montague, David Daker.
When was Regan released and how long is it?
Regan was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Regan?
Regan holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).