The Sweeney (2012)
Movie 1h 52m ★ 5.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Dating from 2012, The Sweeney sits in the action and crime corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Nick Love. The cast includes Steven Mackintosh, Paul Anderson and Hayley Atwell. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
Jack Regan, a hardened cop who doesn’t play by the rules, is confronted with a criminal from his past. With sidekick George Carter they are put on the case of a jewellery store heist that ends in a killing. But is that killing really an execution in disguise? With pressure from his boss and the fact that Regan is having an affair with that boss’s wife, it’s not going to be easy for him to stay out of trouble.
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Cast & crew
- Nick LoveDirector
- Steven Mackintoshas Ivan Lewis
- Paul Andersonas Francis Allen
- Hayley Atwellas Nancy Lewis
- Caroline Chikezieas DC Kara Clarke
- Alan Fordas Harry
- Ray Winstoneas Jack Regan
- Michael Wildmanas Evelyn Simmonds
- Steven Waddingtonas DC Nathan Miller
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Questions about The Sweeney
- What genre is The Sweeney?
- The Sweeney is categorised as Action, Crime.
- Who stars in The Sweeney?
- Steven Mackintosh, Paul Anderson, Hayley Atwell, Caroline Chikezie, Alan Ford appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Sweeney?
- Nick Love directed The Sweeney.
- How long is The Sweeney?
- The Sweeney runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- Is The Sweeney worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Sweeney?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
