Sweeney! (1977)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

David Wickes

Writers:

Ranald Graham (writer)
Ian Kennedy Martin (TV series The Sweeney)

Release Date:

January 1977 (UK)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!

Plot:

Cinematic spin-off from the popular TV series. Hard-bitten Flying Squad officer Jack Regan gets embroiled...

Plot Keywords:

Police | Based On TV Series | England | London England | Sergeant

Awards:

1 win

Cast

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
Michael Coles	...	Johnson
Joe Melia	...	Ronnie Brent
Brian Glover	...	Mac
Lynda Bellingham	...	Janice Wyatt
Morris Perry	...	Flying Squad Commander
Paul Angelis	...	Secret Serviceman
Nick Brimble	...	Det. Con. Gerry Burtonshaw
John Alkin	...	Det. Sgt. Tom Daniels
Bernard Kay	...	Det. Chief Insp. Matthews

Runtime:

89 min | 97 min (DVD)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

UK:18 (video rating) | UK:X (original rating) | Iceland:16 | Australia:M | Norway:16 | Norway:18 (video rating)

Filming Locations:

26 Longridge Road, Kensington, London, England, UK

Company:

Euston Films

Trivia:

The location of Media Incorporated, the company controlled by Elliott McQueen (Barry Foster) was the penthouse suite at Alembic House, 93 Albert Embankment, London. This was the home of author Jeffrey Archer who had then recently bought it from composer John Barry.

Quotes:

Frank Chadwick: I'll give you a call first thing in the morning.
Elliott McQueen: We'd rather you called me, it's what I'm paid for.
Frank Chadwick: Oh he pays you does he? Seems like the other way round to me.
Charles Baker: Frank, please!
[slurring]
Charles Baker: I'll give you your interview...
Frank Chadwick: Yes you will.
[to McQueen]
Frank Chadwick: Earn your money, will you - make sure he's sober.

Movie Connections:

References North by Northwest (1959)

john thaw comes from manchester, england.

yes folks, this big screen spin off is (intentionally?) hilarious. for a good evening chuckle over a few cans and a quiet night in; do yourself a favor and check this out. barry foster with a pathetic yank accent and the late, sadly missed ian bannen as an intoxicated m.p. are also really funny in supporting roles.