Sweeney 2(1978)
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Sweeney 2 Synopsis
Second theatrical spin-off from the popular 1970's police series. Regan and Carter head a Flying Squad investigation into a series of bank raids by a team of well-armed villains who are flying in from the continent.
Sweeney 2 (1978) is a action, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Tom Clegg, released on March 30, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Denholm Elliott and Nigel Hawthorne. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Clegg
- Writers:
- Troy Kennedy Martin
- Production:
- Euston Films
- Revenue:
- $65,076
- Status:
- Released
Sweeney 2 (1978) Trailer
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Sweeney 2 Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Thaw
as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
as Det. Sgt. George Carter
Denholm Elliott
as Ex-Det. Chief Superintendent Jupp
Nigel Hawthorne
as Det. Chief Insp. Dilke
Ken Hutchison
as Hill
Anna Gaël
as Mrs Hill
Derrick O'Connor
as Llewellyn
Georgina Hale
as Switchboard Girl
Brian Hall
as Haughton
James Warrior
as Jellyneck
Barry Stanton
as Big John
John Alkin
as Tom Daniels
Key crew
Directed by Tom Clegg, written by Troy Kennedy Martin.
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Sweeney 2 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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Sweeney 2 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweeney 2 online?
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Sweeney 2 (1978) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sweeney 2?
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The main cast of Sweeney 2 (1978) includes John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Denholm Elliott, Nigel Hawthorne and Ken Hutchison. The film was directed by Tom Clegg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweeney 2 released?
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Sweeney 2 was released on March 30, 1978 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Sweeney 2 worth watching?
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Sweeney 2 (1978) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sweeney 2?
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Yes. The official Sweeney 2 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.