Sweeney! (1977): Cast & Plot
Sweeney! is a 1977 drama thriller directed by David Wickes, starring John Thaw as Det. Insp. Jack Regan, Alan Mitchell and Johnny Shannon. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- David Wickes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Euston Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sweeney! About?
The premise of Sweeney! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The toughest members of London’s elite crime squad hit the screen. When a fellow officer—one of Regan’s close colleagues—claims his girlfriend’s recent suicide was a murder, the flying‑squad detective investigates. He uncovers a government conspiracy, is framed, suspended and placed under Special Branch scrutiny.
Sweeney! Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female topless nudity
- 1970s
- female nudity
- investigation
- shooting
- exclamation point in title
- one word title
- scene before opening credits
- scene during opening credits
- profanity
- prologue
- neo noir
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- urban setting
- conspiracy
- political conspiracy
- cover up
- political cover up
- politician
- corrupt politician
- corrupt official
- corruption
- public relations
- secretary
- mistress
- prostitute
- escort
- informant
- junkyard
- magazine editor
- journalist
- impersonating a police officer
- assassin
- hitman
- contract killer
- hired killer
- telephone
- telephone call
- hotel
- hotel room
- apartment
- pub
- drunkenness
- car accident
- suspended cop
- van
- bridge
- slow motion scene
- freeze frame
- british secret service
- reference to james bond
Sweeney! Cast & Characters
John Thaw leads the cast as Det. Insp. Jack Regan, with Alan Mitchell as Detective Inspector and Johnny Shannon as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant. Directed by David Wickes; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Wickes
- John Thaw as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
- Alan Mitchell as Detective Inspector
- Johnny Shannon as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
- Dennis Waterman as Det. Sgt. George Carter
Also Starring in Sweeney!
· 30 more- Matthew Long Traffic Sergeant
- Ian Bannen Charles Baker, MP
- Barry Foster Elliott McQueen
- Paul Angelis Secret Serviceman
- Nick Brimble D.S. Burtonshaw
- Nadim Sawalha Chairman of the Oil Producers Conference
- Brian Glover Mac
- Bernard Kay Matthews
- Joe Melia Ronnie Brent
- Lynda Bellingham Janice Wyatt
- Antony Brown Murder Inquiry Supt.
- Morris Perry Flying Squad Cdr. Maynon
- Colin Welland Frank Chadwick
- Michael Coles Johnson
- Diane Keen Bianca Hamilton
- Anthony Woodruff Coroner
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- Michael Latimer PPS
- Peggy Aitchison Carter's Neighbour
- John Kane SB Sergeant
- John Alkin D.S. Tom Daniels
- Peter Childs Murder Inquiry Detective
- Hal Jeayes Manservant
- Susan Skipper Chadwick's Secretary
- Antony Scott Johnson's Henchman
- Leonard Kavanagh Pathologist
- Sally Osborne Sally
- John Oxley Chadwick's Deputy Editor
- David Corti Young Boy
- Chris Dillinger Johnson's Henchman
- Joyce Grant McQueen's Secretary
Sweeney! Plot Summary
What happens in Sweeney! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Detective Inspector Jack Regan John Thaw and Detective Sergeant George Carter Dennis Waterman find themselves pulled into a dangerous political scandal that stretches from the smoky rooms of power to the gritty streets of London. A rising British political figure, Charles Baker Ian Bannen, stands on the verge of sealing a massive oil deal with OPEC, a move that could stabilize the world oil market and bolster Britain’s influence on the global stage. Baker’s ambitions are deftly managed by his urbane, calculating American press secretary, Elliott McQueen Barry Foster, who keeps the public gaze fixed on Baker while guiding behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
Full summary
The whole story of Sweeney!, scene by scene
Sweeney! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sweeney!.
Cars in Sweeney!
45 cars on screen, including the 1976 Ford Granada MkI and the 1969 Daimler Limousine.
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1976 Ford Granada MkI Main role -
1969 Daimler Limousine Important role -
1972 Mercedes-Benz 200 W115 Important role -
1969 Vauxhall Viva Important role
Sweeney! Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “密令” and “Deckname Sweeny”.
- Also known as
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- 密令
- Deckname Sweeny
- Deckname Sweeney
- La squadra speciale dell'ispettore Swenney
- 除暴安良
- Inspektor Sweeney
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Sweeney! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sweeney!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sweeney!?
Sweeney! runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Sweeney! released?
Sweeney! was released on January 14, 1977.
Who directed Sweeney!?
Sweeney! was directed by David Wickes.
More films by David Wickes Who is in the cast of Sweeney!?
Sweeney! stars John Thaw as Det. Insp. Jack Regan, Alan Mitchell as Detective Inspector and Johnny Shannon as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant, among 34 credited actors.
Does Sweeney! have a post-credit scene?
No. Sweeney! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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