The Sweeney
"Act like a criminal to catch a criminal."
Originally released in 2012. The Sweeney is a action/crime film. directed by Nick Love.
Starring Ray Winstone, Plan B, and Hayley Atwell
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (288 votes)
Budget
$3.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.3M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,730,500
- Revenue
- $6,294,161
Production Companies
- Vertigo Films
- Embargo Films
- Exponential Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sweeney about?
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...
Who directed The Sweeney?
The Sweeney was directed by Nick Love.
How long is The Sweeney?
The Sweeney has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Sweeney released?
The Sweeney was released on September 11, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sweeney?
The main cast of The Sweeney includes Ray Winstone, Plan B, Hayley Atwell, Damian Lewis, Alan Ford.
Is The Sweeney worth watching?
The Sweeney has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 288 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.