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Sweeney!

1977 · 97 min

A gritty, tense crime thriller with a tough, cynical edge and bursts of action.

Directed by
David Wickes
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Tagline
The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!
Overview
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.
How it feels
Dark, tense and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Corruption, crime, conspiracy, power
Content
Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
David Wickes
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
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The Sweeney Movie Collection

  1. Sweeney!Movie · 1977 This title
  2. Sweeney 2Movie · 1978
  3. The SweeneyMovie · 2012

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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour3
Realism7
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
action, crime, drama, thriller
Directed by
David Wickes
Written by
Ranald Graham
Starring
John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster, Ian Bannen, Colin Welland, Diane Keen, Lynda Bellingham, Brian Glover
Music
Denis King
Cinematography
Dusty Miller
Runtime
97 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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