Regan
"The original armchair cinema pilot for 70's UK TV series THE SWEENEY"
Originally released in 1974. Regan is a action/crime film. directed by Tom Clegg. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, and Garfield Morgan
Synopsis
Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best 70's dramas can be, Regan was a pilot film for The Sweeney - one of the major television successes of the last fifty years. Featuring John Thaw as the irascible Detective Inspector Regan and Dennis Waterman as his loyal 'oppo' Detective Sergeant Carter, Regan was an immediate critical and ratings hit, resulting in four series of The Sweeney and two successful feature films. Jack Regan is a good copper, but his tough, intuitive style is becoming unfashionable in a Scotland Yard seeking a new image. When a policeman is mysteriously murdered, Regan breaks all the rules to find the killer - but he finds there are men in the Flying Squad prepared to break him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Thaw
as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
as Det. Sgt. George Carter
Garfield Morgan
as Det. Chief Insp. Haskins
Lee Montague
as Arthur Dale
David Daker
as Tusser
Maureen Lipman
as Annie
Janet Key
as Kate Regan
Morris Perry
as Det. Chief Supt. Maynon
Stephen Yardley
as Det. Insp. Laker
Barry Jackson
as Morton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Talkback Thames
- FremantleMedia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Regan about?
Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best 70's dramas can be, Regan was a pilot film for The Sweeney - one of the major television successes of the last fifty years. Feat...
Who directed Regan?
Regan was directed by Tom Clegg.
How long is Regan?
Regan has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Regan released?
Regan was released on June 4, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Regan?
The main cast of Regan includes John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, Lee Montague, David Daker.