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The Complete 54-Episode Series Including Pilot Movie Regan
The Sweeney is the Flying Squad. It is a name derived from Cockney rhyming slang (Sweeney Todd = Flying Squad), used by police and underworld alike to refer to this highly mobile force of top London crime-busters. The revolutionary series that introduced a new kind of police drama, The Sweeney depicts the violent clashes between the Flying Squad and the deadly world of organized crime.
DI Jack Regan (John Thaw - Inspector Morse) is the total professional, a 24-hours-a-day cop whose commitment to his job has already led to the break-up of his marriage. Regan's partner, DS George Carter (Dennis Waterman - Minder), is a sharp, South London Cockney. Together, Regan and Carter lead a unit of skilled detectives who infiltrate and bust up London's criminal underworld.
Te epitome of 1970's style and attitudes, The Sweeney is action-packed with exciting car chases, fistfights, boozing, break-ins, gunfire, brash dialogue and a multitude of talented guest actors.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #93709 in DVD
- Released on: 2011-04-12
- Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 17
- Formats: Box set, Color, NTSC, Original recording remastered
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 2.65 pounds
- Running time: 2760 minutes
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
good viewing
By S. Winsor
I bought this for my wife who is a big John Thaw fan. We both loved the Morse series and I found this earlier version of Mr. Thaw as a tough detective very enjoyable. Anyone who appreciates the acting of John Thaw will enjoy this series.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.Did you ever wonder
By Robert Jensik
Did you? what was law enforcement like in London in the 70s? I'm sure this wasn't 100% factual, but it's a snapshot in time. When you get tired of NCIS and CSI (wherever), and want shows with gritty realism, filmed largely on location, and the good guys don't always win a clean, clear win, a show with plot twists and turns, you'll love this. ONE PROBLEM: they should have Closed-Captioned this show. Yanks (like me) have a hard time catching every nuance of the UK slang involved in this. I decided to watch this after watching the UK version of "Life On Mars," which was closed captioned, and If there was ever a rough spot I didn't get, the CC would help me catch on in that series. If you can't get by that, get on yer bike, this ain't for you. Otherwise: Get'cher trousers on, you're nicked...Enjoy!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.The sweeney
By Jazz_VO
I used to watch this series when we lived back in England. It was an excellent series. John Thaw and Dennis Waterman made an excellent duo. Their acting was superb and the story lines were not far fetched. If my memory serves me correct this show spawned a few others like The Professionals, but this was the best one of the lot.
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