SWEENEY S2

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• Release Year: 1976
• Genre: Drama
• Plot: The Sweeney is the Flying Squad. It is a name derived from Cockney rhyming slang (Sweeney Todd = Flying Squad), used by police and underworld alike to refer to this highly mobile force of top London crime-busters. The revolutionary series that introduced a new kind of police drama, The Sweeney depicts the violent clashes between the Flying Squad and the deadly world of organized crime.; ; DI Jack Regan (John Thaw - Inspector Morse) is the total professional, a 24-hours a-day cop whose commitment to his job has already led to the break-up of his marriage. Regan's partner, DS George Carter (Dennis Waterman - Minder), is a sharp, South London Cockney. Together, Regan and Carter lead a unit of skilled detectives who infiltrate and bust up London's criminal underworld.; ; The epitome of 1970's style and attitudes, The Sweeney is action-packed with exciting car chases. fist fights, boozing, break-ins gunfire, brash dialogue and a multitude of talented guest actors.
• Cast: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan
• Runtime: 0
• Media Format: Series