1975 – 1978 · Series · 1h · TV-PG

The Sweeney

Name: The Sweeney
Director: Ben Bolt, Chris Burt, Christopher Menaul, David Wickes, Douglas Camfield, Graham Baker, Mike Vardy, Peter Smith, Ted Childs, Terry Green, Tom Clegg, Viktors Ritelis, William Brayne, Jim Goddard, Sid Roberson
Genre: Drama, Crime, Action
Released: 1975
Cast: Brian Blessed, Brian Glover, Carl Duering, Dennis Waterman, John Clive

Audience

Set in 1970s London, an uncompromising Flying Squad officer uses unorthodox methods to chase criminals alongside his partner. Their fast, confrontational investigations bring them into gritty streets and constant danger as they try to stay ahead of the people they pursue.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy The Sweeney if you want a rough, fast British police drama with intense confrontations and tough, witty energy; Not for you if you’re easily offended by explicit language and violence or prefer cleaner, gentler cop stories like The Saint or Danger Man.

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Where to watch

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Cast

Brian BlessedBrian GloverCarl DueringDennis WatermanJohn CliveJohn Rhys-DaviesJohn ThawJulian Holloway

Directors

Ben BoltChris BurtChristopher MenaulDavid WickesDouglas CamfieldGraham BakerMike VardyPeter SmithTed ChildsTerry GreenTom CleggViktors RitelisWilliam BrayneJim GoddardSid Roberson

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