The Sweeney(2012)
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The Sweeney 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.
The Sweeney (2012) is a action and crime film directed by Nick Love, released on September 11, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Ray Winstone, Plan B, Hayley Atwell and Damian Lewis. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 302 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Love
- Writers:
- Nick Love, John Hodge, Toby Rushton
- Producers:
- Felix Vossen, Allan Niblo, Rupert Preston
- Cinematographer:
- Simon Dennis
- Composer:
- Lorne Balfe
- Production:
- Vertigo Films, Embargo Films, Exponential Films
- Budget:
- $3,730,500
- Revenue:
- $6,294,161
- Status:
- Released
The Sweeney (2012) Trailer
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The Sweeney Videos & Clips
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The Sweeney Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray Winstone
as Jack Regan
Plan B
as George Carter
Hayley Atwell
as Nancy Lewis
Damian Lewis
as Frank Haskins
Alan Ford
as Harry
Steven Mackintosh
as Ivan Lewis
Paul Anderson
as Francis Allen
Caroline Chikezie
as DC Kara Clarke
Allen Leech
as DC Simon Ellis
Ronnie Fox
as Johnny Wextru
Michael Wildman
as Evelyn Simmonds
Steven Waddington
as DC Nathan Miller
Key crew
Directed by Nick Love, written by Nick Love, John Hodge and Toby Rushton, produced by Felix Vossen, Allan Niblo and Rupert Preston.
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The Sweeney Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 302 ratings.
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The Sweeney – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sweeney online?
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The Sweeney (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sweeney?
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The main cast of The Sweeney (2012) includes Ray Winstone, Plan B, Hayley Atwell, Damian Lewis and Alan Ford. The film was directed by Nick Love. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sweeney released?
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The Sweeney was released on September 11, 2012 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Sweeney worth watching?
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The Sweeney (2012) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 302 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sweeney?
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Yes. The official The Sweeney trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.