Sweeney: Complete Collection

The Sweeney Complete Collection

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. The 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. Audio Commentary, Featurette, Interviews. Original As-Broadcast Mono, "Restoring 'The Sweeney'", Episode Introductions, "Wild Boys" Featurette.