Sweeney! (1977)

UK:: 18 Action Crime Drama Thriller

Based on the TV series the film follows DI Regan and DS Carter as they became embroiled in a deadly political scandal. One of the leading members of the government, Charles Baker (Ian Bannen) is about to secure a huge deal with OPEC stabilising the world oil market and boosting Britain's position within it. Baker is the rising star of government, regarded a future prime minister, who is closely controlled by his urbane, manipulative American press secretary Elliot McQueen (Barry Foster). When Regan investigates the mysterious death of a prostitute as a favour to one of his informants, he becomes aware that Baker and McQueen might be involved. A spate of killings follow - which sees Regan take on both the criminals and the hierarchy of the Metropolitan Police and British security services.

Updated May 20 2020

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GB -

1977-01-14

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police spin off

FACTS

Runtime: 97 mins Budget: $209,595 Rating: 7.3 Tag Line: The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!

Cast

Ian Bannen

Father of Francesco

Barry Foster

Elliott McQueen

Nick Brimble

D.S. Burtonshaw

Brian Glover

Mac

Colin Welland

Frank Chadwick

Paul Angelis

Secret Serviceman

Dennis Waterman

Detective Sergeant George Carter

Diane Keen

Bianca Hamilton