Sweeney! 47 years old

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

Sweeney!

When one of Regan's snouts complains that his girlfriend's recent suicide was murder, the flying squad detective feels compelled to investigate. He uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the heart of the government, and finds himself fitted up, suspended and under the scrutiny of Special Branch.

Credits

Sweeney! Cast

Name Character
Brian Glover He was 42, 63 years old when he died as Mac
John Thaw He was 35, 60 years old when he died as Detective Inspector Jack Regan
Nick Brimble He was 32, now 80 years old as D.S. Burtonshaw
Colin Welland He was 42, 81 years old when he died as Frank Chadwick
Barry Foster He was 49, 74 years old when he died as Elliott McQueen
Lynda Bellingham She was 28, 66 years old when she died as Janice Wyatt
Michael Coles He was 4, 23 years old when he died as Johnson
Ian Bannen He was 48, 71 years old when he died as Charles Baker, MP
Diane Keen She was 30, now 78 years old as Bianca Hamilton
Bernard Kay He was 48, 86 years old when he died as Matthews
Scott Antony as Johnson's Henchman
Paul Angelis He was 33, 66 years old when he died as Secret Serviceman
Dennis Waterman He was 28, now 76 years old as Detective Sergeant George Carter

Sweeney! Crew

Name Department
Chris Burt as Editor. Editing
Ted Childs as Producer. He was 42 (now 89) years old Production
Ranald Graham as Screenplay. He was 36 (69) years old when He died Writing
David Wickes as Director. Directing
Denis King as Original Music Composer. He was 37 (now 85) years old Sound
Sweeney! poster
Sweeney! (47 years)

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

  • Release day: Friday, January 14, 1977
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Budget: 209595.00