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The Sweeney

  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
20K
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The Sweeney (2012)
Sometimes you have to act like a criminal to catch a criminal. Ray Winstone stars as a hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police in a movie based on the 1970s TV show
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A hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police. Based on the '70s UK TV show.A hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police. Based on the '70s UK TV show.A hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police. Based on the '70s UK TV show.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
20K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nick Love
  • Writers
    • Nick Love
    • John Hodge
    • Ian Kennedy Martin(source material)
  • Stars
    • Ray Winstone
    • Plan B
    • Hayley Atwell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nick Love
  • Writers
    • Nick Love
    • John Hodge
    • Ian Kennedy Martin(source material)
  • Stars
    • Ray Winstone
    • Plan B
    • Hayley Atwell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 128User reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

    Videos4

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 2:29
    Theatrical Version
    Tactics
    Trailer 2:08
    Tactics
    International Version
    Trailer 1:17
    International Version
    The Sweeney
    Trailer 2:07
    The Sweeney

    Photos18

    Ray Winstone and Hayley Atwell in The Sweeney (2012)
    Ray Winstone and Plan B in The Sweeney (2012)
    Damian Lewis and Ray Winstone in The Sweeney (2012)
    Steven Mackintosh and Ray Winstone in The Sweeney (2012)
    Ray Winstone and Plan B in The Sweeney (2012)
    Hayley Atwell in The Sweeney (2012)
    Plan B in The Sweeney (2012)
    Ray Winstone and Plan B in The Sweeney (2012)
    Ray Winstone in The Sweeney (2012)
    Allen Leech and Plan B in The Sweeney (2012)
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    The Sweeney (2012)

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    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • DI Jack Reganas DI Jack Regan
    Plan B
    Plan B
    • George Carteras George Carter
    Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell
    • DC Nancy Lewisas DC Nancy Lewis
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • DCI Ivan Lewisas DCI Ivan Lewis
    Paul Anderson
    Paul Anderson
    • Francis Allenas Francis Allen
    Alan Ford
    Alan Ford
    • Harryas Harry
    Damian Lewis
    Damian Lewis
    • DCI Frank Haskinsas DCI Frank Haskins
    Caroline Chikezie
    Caroline Chikezie
    • DC Kara Clarkeas DC Kara Clarke
    Allen Leech
    Allen Leech
    • DC Simon Ellisas DC Simon Ellis
    Ronnie Fox
    • Johnny Wextruas Johnny Wextru
    Michael Wildman
    Michael Wildman
    • Evelyn Simmondsas Evelyn Simmonds
    Steven Waddington
    Steven Waddington
    • DC Nathan Milleras DC Nathan Miller
    Kevin Michaels
    • Makin Treboltas Makin Trebolt
    Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon
    • Megan Barretas Megan Barret
    Tayo Walker-Allen
    • Neilas Neil
    Allan Corduner
    Allan Corduner
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Nick Nevern
    Nick Nevern
    • Freddyas Freddy
    Ed Skrein
    Ed Skrein
    • Davidas David
    • Director
      • Nick Love
    • Writers
      • Nick Love
      • John Hodge
      • Ian Kennedy Martin(source material)
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    Storyline

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    Jack Regan is a slobbish, old style cop whose unsubtle methods usually get results, to the annoyance of internal affairs officer Lewis, who would be even more annoyed if he knew that Regan was having an affair with his young wife, policewoman Nancy. After Regan disobeys orders and a shoot-out in central London following a bank hold-up ends in carnage, he is stripped of office and briefly imprisoned. However, thanks to the loyalty of his young protege George Carter and a little string pulling from his superior Frank Haskins, Regan is released to bring down the villains in a gun battle at Gravesend marina, ensuring the continued existence of his department - the Sweeney. —don @ minifie-1
    • sex scene
    • bank
    • flying squad
    • internal affairs
    • london metropolitan police
    • 134 more
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    • Taglines
      • Act like a criminal to catch a criminal
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and language throughout and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The presenters and production team from Top Gear assisted in planning and filming the car chase scene. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May were credited as stunt performers.
    • Goofs
      During an arrest scene one of the characters says to the suspect: "You have the right to remain silent..." This is part of the Miranda used by United States law enforcement and would not be used in the UK. In Britain the caution that must be given at the time of an arrest begins with, "You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defense if you do not mention when questioned something that you later rely on in court..."
    • Quotes

      [Carter chases an armed robber and, after grappling with him, slams him against a partition wall in an office. As the robber draws a knife, two arms suddenly punch through the wall and grab the robber by the neck. Cut to a shot of Regan on the other side of the wall]

      DI Jack Regan: [menacingly] We're the Sweeney, shithead. You're nicked!

    • Connections
      Featured in Unforgettable: The Sweeney (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      The Sweeney
      Written by Harry South

      Performed by Lorne Balfe

    User reviews128

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Pointless remake
    Another shameless example of cashing in on middle aged people like me wanting to be reminded of the "good ole days", and then this time adding a current pop star to draw the youngsters as well.

    Sadly, for all it's style and glam etc, it misses the cold hard mark of the original. Winstone is no longer "hard", especially not when they dress him in trendy gear - he just looks like a mid life crisis bloke (better in a Crombie). Admire his ability to laugh at his ever expanding gut, but he doesn't carry off the tough guy anymore.

    Plan B is also laughable - although I recognise that he is obviously trying, but it's not enough. And Damien Lewis is just a caricature that is miscast.

    Plus it is too long. I was almost asleep by the "climax".

    They do try to introduce humour, but with one notable exception (face in window) it just doesn't work.

    And if the shooting accuracy of coppers and ex paras is reflective of real life, then the crims and Afghans have got it made - this lot couldn't hit a barn door with a banjo. And love 2 examples of a goodguy taking cover behind something made of wood, which then gets shot exactly where he is standing, and he's not hit(??????). Remarkable wood these days.
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    • Vondaz
    • Sep 18, 2012

    FAQ5

    • Is 'The Sweeney' based on a book?
    • What does the film's title mean?
    • What is the significance of the old style revolver Regan acquires?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Serbian
    • Also known as
      • Летючий загін Скотленд-Ярда
    • Filming locations
      • Queenborough, Kent, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Vertigo Films
      • Embargo Films
      • Exponential Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,650
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,321
      • Mar 3, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,708,312
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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