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- 1. Ringer Jan 2, 1975
- All of Regan's evidence for the case against gangster Frankie Kemble is stolen.
- 2. Jackpot Jan 9, 1975
- A tip enables Regan to intercept a robbery; during the ensuing fight, some money goes missing.
- 3. Thin Ice Jan 16, 1975
- Regan gets Bishop, a top crook, back into the country by using the dog he loves as incentive.
The Sweeney is a 1970s British television police drama focusing on two members of the Flying Squad, a branch of the Metropolitan Police specialising in tackling armed robbery and violent crime in London.
The Sweeney: Created by Ian Kennedy Martin. With John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, John Alkin. Jack Regan and George Carter are hard-edged detectives in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police.
- (2.7K)
- 1975-01-02
- Action, Crime, Drama
- 51
The Sweeney is a 2012 British action drama film, inspired by the 1970s The Sweeney, the British television police drama of the same name, but set in contemporary London. Written and directed by Nick Love, from a story by Love and John Hodge, it is based on the characters created by Ian Kennedy Martin.
A security guard is murdered during a payroll snatch. The local police force under Chief Superintendent Canning have no luck in catching the robbers and Canning is reluctant to work with Regan when the Sweeney are called in, frequently clashing with him.
The Sweeney: Directed by Nick Love. With Ray Winstone, Plan B, Hayley Atwell, Steven Mackintosh. A hardened detective in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan police. Based on the '70s UK TV show.
- Nick Love
- 2 min
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Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.