Sweeney!
“The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!”
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.
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Sweeney! (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-07
Top Cast
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John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
Det. Sgt. George Carter
Barry Foster
Elliott McQueen
Ian Bannen
Charles Baker, MP
Colin Welland
Frank Chadwick
Diane Keen
Bianca Hamilton
Lynda Bellingham
Janice Wyatt
Brian Glover
Mac
Michael Coles
Johnson
Joe Melia
Ronnie Brent
Morris Perry
Flying Squad Cdr. Maynon
Paul Angelis
Secret Serviceman
Nick Brimble
D.S. Burtonshaw
John Alkin
D.S. Tom Daniels
Bernard Kay
Matthews
Antony Brown
Murder Inquiry Supt.
Antony Scott
Johnson's Henchman
Nadim Sawalha
Chairman of the Oil Producers Conference
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$210K
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wickes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ranald Graham
- Original Score
- Denis King
- Original Title
- Sweeney!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $210K
- Production Studios
- Euston Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wickes
Ranald Graham
Denis King
Dusty Miller
Chris Burt
Ted Childs, George Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
David Wickes
Director
Ranald Graham
Screenplay
Denis King
Original Music Composer
Ted Childs
Producer
Dusty Miller
Director of Photography
Chris Burt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweeney!
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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!?
The principal cast of Sweeney! includes John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster, Ian Bannen, Colin Welland.
When was Sweeney! released and how long is it?
Sweeney! was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweeney!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweeney! was composed by Denis King.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweeney!?
Sweeney! holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).