The SweeneyThe Sweeney is a British police drama television series focusing on two members of the Flying Squad, a branch of the Metropolitan Police specialising in tackling armed robbery and violent crime in London. It stars John Thaw as Detective Inspector Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as his partner, Detective Sergeant George Carter.
Sweeney!Sweeney! is a 1977 British actioncrime drama film and extension of the ITV television series The Sweeney which aired on ITV from 1975 to 1978. The film performed well enough at the box office that a sequel, Sweeney 2, was released in cinemas in 1978. PlotDetective Inspector Jack Regan and Detective Sergeant George Carter become embroiled in a deadly political scandal.
Dennis WatermanDennis Waterman (24 February 1948 – 8 May 2022) was an English actor and singer. He was best known for his tough-guy leading roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks, singing the theme tunes of the latter two. Waterman's acting career spanned 60 years, starting with his childhood roles in film and theatre, and adult roles in film, television and West End theatre.Tom Clegg (director)Thomas Harrison Clegg (16 October 1934 – 24 July 2016) was a British television and film director. He was known as an action director, responsible for many episodes of The Sweeney, its cinema version Sweeney 2 (1978), and Sharpe. Between 1952 and 1954, he performed national service in the Royal Air Force.John ThawJohn Edward Thaw (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor. He became best known for his television roles starring as Detective Inspector Jack Regan in The Sweeney (1975–1978) and as Detective Chief Inspector Morse in Inspector Morse (1987–2000). He also worked on stage and in films. For four consecutive years, Thaw was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor for playing Morse, winning in 1990 and 1993.
MaltaMediterranean island countryMalta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country located in the central . It consists of two main islands, Malta and Gozo, which are south of Italy, east of Tunisia, and north of Libya. The two official languages are Maltese and English; Maltese is recognised as the national language. The country's capital is Valletta. Malta is the world's tenth-smallest country by area, the ninth-most densely populated, and the 166th most populated.
Greater LondonMetropolitan area in EnglandCeremonial county and region in EnglandGreater London is an administrative area in England, coterminous with the Londonregion, containing most of the continuous urban area of London. It contains 33 local government districts: the 32 London boroughs, which form a ceremonial county also called Greater London, and the City of London, which is a separate ceremonial county.
Action filmAction film is a film genre that predominantly features chase sequences, fights, shootouts, explosions, stunt work and various other intense or fast paced scenes. The specifics of what constitutes an action film has been in scholarly debate since the 1980s. While some scholars such as David Bordwell suggested they were films that favor spectacle to storytelling, others such as Geoff King stated they allow the scenes of spectacle to be attuned to storytelling.
Denholm ElliottDenholm Mitchell Elliott (31 May 1922 – 6 October 1992) was an English actor. He appeared in numerous productions on stage and screen, receiving BAFTA Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Trading Places (1983), A Private Function (1984) and Defence of the Realm (1986), and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mr. Emerson in A Room with a View (1985).Lewis FianderLewis Ernest Fiander (12 January 1938 – 24 May 2016) was an Australian film, stage, and television actor.
Frederick Treves (actor)Frederick William Treves (29 March 1925 – 30 January 2012) was an English actor with an extensive repertoire, specialising in avuncular, military, and titled types. Early lifeTreves attended the Nautical College, Pangbourne and in World War II he served in the Merchant Navy. On his first voyage his ship, the refrigeratedcargo linerWaimarama, was part of the Operation Pedestal convoy to Malta. On 13 August 1942 Waimarama was bombed by a German Junkers Ju 88 aircraft.
Central Intelligence AgencyThe Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the United States tasked with advancing national security through collecting and analyzing intelligence from around the world and conducting covert operations. The agency is headquartered in the George Bush Center for Intelligence in Langley, Virginia, and is sometimes metonymously called "Langley".
Sweeney!Sweeney! is a 1977 British actioncrime drama film and extension of the ITV television series The Sweeney which aired on ITV from 1975 to 1978. The film performed well enough at the box office that a sequel, Sweeney 2, was released in cinemas in 1978. PlotDetective Inspector Jack Regan and Detective Sergeant George Carter become embroiled in a deadly political scandal.Dennis WatermanDennis Waterman (24 February 1948 – 8 May 2022) was an English actor and singer. He was best known for his tough-guy leading roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks, singing the theme tunes of the latter two. Waterman's acting career spanned 60 years, starting with his childhood roles in film and theatre, and adult roles in film, television and West End theatre.Tom Clegg (director)Thomas Harrison Clegg (16 October 1934 – 24 July 2016) was a British television and film director. He was known as an action director, responsible for many episodes of The Sweeney, its cinema version Sweeney 2 (1978), and Sharpe. Between 1952 and 1954, he performed national service in the Royal Air Force.John ThawJohn Edward Thaw (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor. He became best known for his television roles starring as Detective Inspector Jack Regan in The Sweeney (1975–1978) and as Detective Chief Inspector Morse in Inspector Morse (1987–2000). He also worked on stage and in films. For four consecutive years, Thaw was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor for playing Morse, winning in 1990 and 1993.MaltaMediterranean island countryMalta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country located in the central . It consists of two main islands, Malta and Gozo, which are south of Italy, east of Tunisia, and north of Libya. The two official languages are Maltese and English; Maltese is recognised as the national language. The country's capital is Valletta. Malta is the world's tenth-smallest country by area, the ninth-most densely populated, and the 166th most populated.Greater LondonMetropolitan area in EnglandCeremonial county and region in EnglandGreater London is an administrative area in England, coterminous with the Londonregion, containing most of the continuous urban area of London. It contains 33 local government districts: the 32 London boroughs, which form a ceremonial county also called Greater London, and the City of London, which is a separate ceremonial county.Action filmAction film is a film genre that predominantly features chase sequences, fights, shootouts, explosions, stunt work and various other intense or fast paced scenes. The specifics of what constitutes an action film has been in scholarly debate since the 1980s. While some scholars such as David Bordwell suggested they were films that favor spectacle to storytelling, others such as Geoff King stated they allow the scenes of spectacle to be attuned to storytelling.Denholm ElliottDenholm Mitchell Elliott (31 May 1922 – 6 October 1992) was an English actor. He appeared in numerous productions on stage and screen, receiving BAFTA Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Trading Places (1983), A Private Function (1984) and Defence of the Realm (1986), and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mr. Emerson in A Room with a View (1985).Lewis FianderLewis Ernest Fiander (12 January 1938 – 24 May 2016) was an Australian film, stage, and television actor.Frederick Treves (actor)Frederick William Treves (29 March 1925 – 30 January 2012) was an English actor with an extensive repertoire, specialising in avuncular, military, and titled types. Early lifeTreves attended the Nautical College, Pangbourne and in World War II he served in the Merchant Navy. On his first voyage his ship, the refrigeratedcargo linerWaimarama, was part of the Operation Pedestal convoy to Malta. On 13 August 1942 Waimarama was bombed by a German Junkers Ju 88 aircraft.Central Intelligence AgencyThe Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the United States tasked with advancing national security through collecting and analyzing intelligence from around the world and conducting covert operations. The agency is headquartered in the George Bush Center for Intelligence in Langley, Virginia, and is sometimes metonymously called "Langley".*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.