revenge twists him into something violent and evil. All four series one are now available as Region 1 (North America) DVDs. At one stage, "Regan" shouts "Mark it! Chief Insp. A burglar is found dead at Professor Busbys home. Dusty Miller (lighting cameraman) Film Editing by Chris Burt Casting By Lesley De Pettit (as Lesley de Pettitt) Art Direction by Jack Robinson Makeup Department Production Part of the translation reads: Thank you for making me feel at home from the first moment I set foot on this beautiful earth. ward Johanna, even as he professes to keep her innocent and safe from "vile This too seems to awaken some kind of panic in Gar, as if he is anxious that if he stays he might turn out like his father. It was used to effect.. Following this battle for creative control, Ian Kennedy Martin parted company with the project. In this gritty action film based on the '70s TV show, two hard-drinking cops battle the criminal underworld and attempt to foil a major bank heist. 2 Episodes 1978. There was at least one car chase, fist fight or gunfight per episode. Cast (in credits order) Produced by. He is frequently seen at odds with Regan, preferring more conventional "by-the-book" policing methods. MaynonPaul Angelis - Secret ServicemanNick Brimble - D.S. Many up-and-coming actors also appeared in the show during its run, such as: The Sweeney strived for authenticity and social realism. We suspect Gars decision is influenced by the emotional effect of it being the wedding day of his lost love, Katie Doogan - reinforcing the fact that there is nothing left for him in Ballybeg. From the very beginning, the Regan film was seen as having series potential. PLEASE NOTE that they are from the non-singingperspective; for parts and ranges, please see Dr. Christesen. BurtonshawJohn Alkin - D.S. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. | one location per day. Release Dates This release did not include the pilot film Regan or either of the two feature films. and boisterous assistant to the Judge, yet has a scheming nature. He then announces that he's had it with the Squad, and the series ends with him resigning in disgust, but it's left open as to whether he would be persuaded to change his mind. A gang boss plans to blackmail a Flying Squad driver into driving a getaway car. Bernardini took advantage of the location, specifically around Mount Douglas, to go out on hikes while filming in the area. The main episodes featuring Haskins are 2.7 "Golden Fleece", in which he is set up to be the victim of a corruption inquiry, and 4.13 "Victims", in which his wife, Doreen, suffers a mental breakdown. Chabert said in a Facebook Live that at one point it was snowing while filming the movie. Past and present, Young and old. Mrs. Lovett: 40s, Cockney accent, energetic, talkative, has a crush on Episode 1.7 "The Placer" introduces the character of Bill (Tony Allen) who becomes Regan's regular driver, although he plays a peripheral, non-speaking role in most episodes. The Wedding Veil Expectations was filmed in mid-to-late October, and this second film in the new trilogy was shot in November. Unlike the almost-contemporary Starsky & Hutch the violent action did not have a James Bond-movie feel to it, being instead down-and-dirty, and sometimes quite shocking. Det. Particularly impressive in the Sweeney are the number of times that firearms are used - this was really true in the Flying Squad - even back in the good old days Discover the stars who skyrocketed on IMDbs STARmeter chart this year, and explore more of the Best of 2022; including top trailers, posters, and photos. John Thaw. Emmas life plan is thrown off course when Paolo must return to Italy to take care of his father and she discovers a new passion for making art accessible to all. Insp. Despite this he has his own very strong moral code. Phiadelphia, Here I Come! A heavy drinker and smoker (comically, he is sometimes seen stealing other people's cigarettes), Regan has some success with women; although not as much as Carter, or in one episode, Detective Chief Inspector Haskins. Tom Clegg. Regan's squad car comes with an "authorised" police driver. Criminal and police slang was also used, including 'ringer' (a car thief, also a stolen car with fake plates), 'stoppo' (a getaway car), 'snout' (informant), 'factory' (police station/office), 'fence' (selling stolen goods, also someone who sells stolen goods) and 'fireman' (someone who deals with problems). INTERVIEW: Actor PAOLO BERNARDINI from The Wedding Veil Inspiration (Hallmark Channel), Be sure to subscribe to this channel if you love romcoms! Episode introductions by guest stars Warren Mitchell, Wanda Ventham, Prunella Gee, John Forgeham, Billy Murray, Tony Selby and Dudley Sutton. Carter's wife Alison (Stephanie Turner) is seen attempting to prise him away from the Squad in episode 1.5 "Jigsaw", while her hostility toward Regan is apparent in 1.13 "Abduction". She also starred opposite Patrick Swayze in Guys and Dolls, the musical. According to Kevin Whately, John Thaw claimed that he had witnessed the regency red 1960 Jaguar Mark 2 (registration 248 RPA) used in Inspector Morse being written off several times while filming The Sweeney. Anthony: 20s, Standard British accent (RP). She's lewd, vulgar, Only the brand name has been retained."[16]. Violent psychopath Tim Cook absconds from custody during a hospital visit. 56 items. Sweeney. While in prison, inmates Titus Oates and Colly Kibber plan a robbery. Learn. We meet Lizzy, her husband Con and their friend Ben Burton in another flashback scene. 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[7] Such was the prominence of the company's cars in the series, it was jokingly referred to as "The Ford Squad". Although it was extremely popular, a combination of high production costs and creator burnout meant that it only lasted for four series. "father") and Mrs. Lovett (his "mother"). corrupted by the world. "Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show" 1976 sketch. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Dennis Waterman plays Detective Sergeant George Hamilton Carter who comes from south London. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, (idea and original script) (uncredited) (1 episode, 1975), associate producer / producer (54 episodes, 1974-1978), executive producer (54 episodes, 1974-1978), hair stylist / hairdresser (25 episodes, 1974-1975), production manager (35 episodes, 1974-1976), production supervisor / production manager (19 episodes, 1976-1978), assistant director (15 episodes, 1976-1978), assistant director (13 episodes, 1975-1976), assistant director (3 episodes, 1974-1975), third assistant director (unknown episodes), third assistant director (uncredited) (2 episodes, 1978), assistant art director (32 episodes, 1975-1976), assistant art director / art director assistant (7 episodes, 1974-1975), sound mixer / sound mix (46 episodes, 1974-1978), dubbing editor / dubbing mixer / sound editor (28 episodes, 1974-1978), stunt arranger / stunt coordinator / stunts (25 episodes, 1975-1978), stunts / stunt performer (6 episodes, 1975-1978), stunt arranger / stunts (3 episodes, 1976), stunt driver / stunts (2 episodes, 1975-1978), stunt performer (uncredited) (4 episodes, 1975-1978), still photographer / stills (54 episodes, 1974-1978), camera operator / focus / focus puller (11 episodes, 1975-1978), wardrobe supervisor / wardrobe master / wardrobe (53 episodes, 1974-1978), location manager (19 episodes, 1976-1978), location manager (10 episodes, 1975-1976), composer: title music (54 episodes, 1974-1978). It stars John Thaw as Detective Inspector Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as his partner, Detective Sergeant George Carter. Regan is determined to get a conviction, and plans to make one of them. Now as a bank manager, you'll appreciate that any man capable of cutting a gun like that in half wouldn't think twice about cutting you in half. Stares. Other featured characters include the close family of the three leads. and in constant physical and psychological pain. In 2007 Network released an 18-disc box-set containing Regan, all four television series and both feature films. Day off. Full cast!!! Release Dates What they and the crews delivered is a fast-paced series, depicting the Squad's relentless battle against armed robbery; but it also includes a substantial degree of humour. The series introduces several other Squad officers over the years including: Detective Sergeant Matt Mathews (John Flanagan); Detective Sergeant Kent (Carl Rigg); Detective Constable Thorpe (Martin Read); Detective Constable Jellineck (James Warrior); Detective Constable Gerry Burtonshaw (Nick Brimble); Detective Sergeant Tom Daniels (John Alkin). A lorry containing cigars is hijacked and one of the robbers plus the driver is killed. As well as the series title, cockney rhyming-slang gave extra colour to the dialogue, including poppy (money), bottle (courage) and grass (informer). appears to be (there is a surprise at the end of the play). John Thaw stars as Detective Inspector John "Jack" Albert Regan, a tough police officer, often frustrated by Scotland Yard's red tape. [8] In later episodes Ford updated the cars, providing a metallic silver Mk1 Ford Granada Ghia 3.0 V6 (NWC 301P), a silver 1978 Ford Granada (Mk2) 2.8iS (VHK 491S) and a silver Ford Cortina (Mk4) 2.0 GL (PNO 548R), among others. The London Docklands, derelict at the time, were ideal for filming location sequences. The two main protagonists are Detective Inspector Jack Regan (John Thaw) and Detective Sergeant George Carter (Dennis Waterman). You are privileged to be looking down the barrels of a gold-plated Purdey shotgun. Episode introductions by guest stars Geraldine James, Steven Pacey, George Sweeney, Nadim Sawalha, Tina Heath and John Lyons. He is married and has three children, all at boarding school, and is Regan's immediate superior. Bernardini added that this wasnt normal. After it scored highly in the ratings, work began on the development of the series proper. Frank Haskins (13 Episodes) A post shared by Paolo Bernardini DadMom (@_misterpaul_). At the very least, Sweeney looks the part, making Felicia Hardy an obligatory theory. Unlike most British policemen, Regan and Carter were often armed Truth in Television, as the Flying Squad, which had to deal with armed robbers, was the only police unit where officers carried firearms more often than not but the squad frequently took down criminal gangs in brutal hand-to-hand battles fought with pick-axe handles, iron bars, fists and boots. It was used to, The final episode, "Jack or Knave", had an ambiguous ending where Regan is temporarily locked up after being implicated in a corruption scandal, then finally gets exonerated. Filming & Production Regan and Carter are assigned the case as a last order from Detective Chief Superintendent Jupp (Denholm Elliott) before he resigns to face allegations of corruption in the courts.[15]. performance, his vulnerable side should be in play: it is what transforms him. Directed by David Wickes Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Denis King Cinematography by Dusty Miller director of photography Film Editing by Paolo Bernardini, who plays Paolo in the trilogy, is from Italy but was born in Belgium, according to his bio. Shooting took place through the spring, summer, autumn and winter months; exterior night shooting was expensive, and was limited to three minutes of external night material in any episode. "ITV This is Your Life" clip from 1976 Thames trailer. A drunken Regan pulls Luke Sparrow for questioning for the theft of mercury worth 30,000. As a redshirt junior, he led the team with 36 receptions, 512 receiving yards, Regan was released on DVD in November 2005. The new The Wedding Veil trilogy consists of three films, and this one is the New York, NY, Forever Plaid Past and present, Young and old. "The Bigger They Are" sees criminals break into a back to steal a safety deposit box containing incriminating evidence. Barker served 15 years of a life sentence in a labor camp in Australia, which he called "a living hell". The Movie (1977). There is a very slight edge of insanity to her and a streak of larceny--she is motivated by desire--for money, for New York, NY, Auditons for AMDA (Virtual) Dennis Waterman was cast after his performance in the Special Branch episode "Stand and Deliver", also produced by Euston Films.[1]. (14 episodes, 1975-1978) Terry Green. In "Abduction", a gang kidnaps Regan's daughter in order to blackmail him so they can carry out a robbery. Hallmark also listsKacey Rohlas Lily in The Wedding Veil Inspiration, along with Carlo Marksas Travis. 2 Episodes 1978. Series Directed by. Giles Nunn and Carrie Selhurst commit a robbery. Tom DanielsBernard Kay - MatthewsAntony Scott - Johnson's HenchmanJohn Oxley - Chadwick's Deputy EditorPeggy Aitchison - Carter's NeighbourHal Jeayes - ManservantSally Osborne - SallyJohn Kane - Special Branch Sgt.Chris Dillinger - Johnson's HenchmanPeter Childs - Murder Inquiry Insp.Alan Mitchell - Detective Insp.Leonard Kavanagh - PathologistAnthony Woodruff - CoronerMichael Latimer - P.P.S.Matthew Long - Traffic Police Sgt.Joyce Grant - McQueen's SecretaryJohnny Shannon - Scotland Yard Duty Sgt.David Corti - Young LadSusan Valentine - Chadwick's SecretaryNadim Sawalha - Chairman of the Oil Producers' ConferenceLewis Alexander - Party GuestTony Allen - Poilce DriverDel Baker - Johnson's HenchmanMaxwell Craig - Man with TeaJenny Cresswell - Lady in PubVi Delmar - Lady in PubHarry Fielder - Wages Security GuardAidan Harrington - Man at PartyWalter Henry - Oil Conference ExecutiveGeorge Hilsdon - Security ManAileen Lewis - Party GuestJay McGrath - Man in StreetStuart Myers - DetectiveMike Reynell - DetectiveGuy Standeven - UndertakerFred Stroud - WaiterBarry Summerford - DetectiveJohn Tatham - Conference OfficialReg Thomason - ReporterRita Tobin-Weske - Lady in PubJoseph Tregonino - Man on BusCy Town - PhotographerGreg Powell - Special BranchIan Kennedy-Martin - Writer / CreatorDavid Wilkes - (Director)*DISCLAIMER*Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for \"fair use\" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! In "The Bigger They Are", a tycoon is being blackmailed by a criminal who has a photo of him present at a massacre of civilians in Malaya when he was in the Army twenty-five years earlier. Eliot later used Sweeney in poems like Sweeney Among the Nightingales and Mr. Their attempts at being helpful, however, almost always ended in disaster. In "Feet of Clay", an ex-informer turned businessman's son is kidnapped. The 1993 Comic Strip film Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown features a character introduced as "Shouting George from The Weeny" (played by Jim Broadbent). Pirelli: 30s, an Irish con man pretending to be Italian (so, 2 Like many in this play, he is on the edge of insanity, but is basically George Carters wife, Alison is killed in a hit and run accident. The movie stars Autumn Reeser, Paolo Bernardini, Lacey Chabert, and Alison Sweeney. A quick video that breaks down the characters in 'The Sweeney' Season 1 Episode 1. McKenna); Detective Chief Superintendent Braithwaite (Benjamin Whitrow). Their boss Mr Crowley is a Shout-Out to George Cowley of The Professionals, another British police drama of the time. | The series shows a somewhat more realistic side of police life, depicting them as flawed human beings, some with a disregard for authority, rules and the "system". meant to give some feeling of what makes each character a distinct personality. Sweeney VFX Legion 2:59 This is very evident in episodes such as 2.7 "Golden Fleece" when Regan brandishes a lollipop at Carter and says "who loves ya, baby" in a nod to hit US crime series Kojak (197378); or in 2.10 "Trojan Bus" when Regan whistles the theme-tune to the BBC's sedate police series Dixon of Dock Green (195576) after a particularly elementary piece of detective work. features a crook who did twelve years in the army and kicks the plot off by robbing a pair of criminals right after they've pulled a job. "Stay Lucky Eh?" The main squad cars were supplied for filming by Ford from their press fleet at no cost, and the producers were specifically told that the cars were not to be damaged. Interview with creator Ian Kennedy-Martin. He's unwilling to cheat for personal gain, delivers a blistering attack on a corrupt copper, and refuses to take bribes. Sweeney Todd Audition Info Character Descriptions. Writing Credits. [10] Jaguar S-types in particular were regularly deployed throughout the series as getaway cars, most notably in episode 1.10 "Stoppo Driver". In fact, Regan's "Guv'nor", Superintendent Haskins, felt Carter should be reassigned because Regan was a bad influence on him. The title theme music and end credit reprise were both written by Harry South, a key figure in British jazz during the 1950s and 1960s. (6 episodes, 1974-1978) Douglas Camfield. Stills gallery Extract from "Behind the Sunshine" PDF, recounting the making of "Hearts and Minds". At the moment, she and her two boys, Finn and Dashiell, reside in Los Angeles. Full Cast & Crew. Bernardini mentioned that he shouldnt say it and when asked if it was Greece, a smirk came to his face. Jack Regan Det Insp Jack Regan Characters played by Dennis Waterman Det. (1977) and Sweeney 2 (1978), both starring Thaw and Waterman, and a later film, The Sweeney (2012), starring Ray Winstone as Regan and Ben Drew as Carter. "Shut up!"[28]. British classic!! These extras are exclusive to the boxset. easily and quickly to the kindnesses of his elders, especially Pirelli (his The funny story is that when I arrived to shoot the movie, I was in the car and was like, wow, the weather is so beautiful here, he said. We can speculate that some of the filming might have been shot around there too, then! Below is a complete The Sweeney episode list that spans the show's entire TV run. Just breath he wrote. For the period it has a high degree of on-screen violence, and it is not unknown for several deaths to occur in an episode. pro. A crook flees the country, but leaves his beloved pet dog behind - Regan is determined to still bring him to justice. A TV ad for the Nissan Almera car in the late 1990s had two characters similar to Carter and Regan racing through London to deal with a "bank job". She is a sister of his mother Maire, who died just after Gar was born. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance. Bernardini confirmed with Survived the Shows podcast that the second movie was filled in Victoria. Nonetheless it was very influential, directly inspiring ITV's successful The Professionals and The BBC's relatively unpopular Target. Due to this, the number of different filming locations had to be restricted to 10, i.e. "This is Your Life Dennis Waterman" extract. ), two weeks' shooting, four weeks' picture editing (the first two weeks of which overlapped with the shoot), two weeks' sound editing, and two-and-a-half days' dubbing.[12]. Insp. [3][4] Until The Sweeney, the violent reality of policing was largely ignored by British television. We meet Lizzy, her husband Con and their friend Ben Burton in another flashback scene. Contents 1 Marge Keister 2 The Church Lady 2.1 Church Chat 3 Mr. Subliminal 4 Derek Stevens ("She choppin broccoli") 5 The Sweeney Sisters 6 Instant Coffee with Bill Smith The complete TV series of The Sweeney was released by Network on 14 DVDs in 2005. Regan tries to nail a criminal for robbery, and meets opposition from an MP. Sid Roberson. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, third assistant director (as Samuel Smith), visual effects supervisor: Sebastian Barker, editor: EPK/making-of documentary/DVD extras, production executive: completion guarantor, assistant to Christopher Simon / production supervisor for embargo films, the producers wish to thank (as James Waller). in 1977 and Sweeney 2 in 1978. A The same few cars would be used and re-used, crashed, fixed up, and resprayed numerous times. Each film will open with a teaser of up to 3 minutes, which will be followed by the opening titles. Sweeney Todd characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. Commentaries with Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, producer Ted Childs, writers Trevor Preston and Troy Kennedy-Martin, directors Tom Clegg and David Wickes and editor Chris Burt. He is a former amateur boxer, as shown in the pilot Regan, and is described as having professional boxing potential in episode 2.1 "Chalk and Cheese". Various types of freakish carnival He also was on a podcast called Hallmark Happenings in which he talked about the new movie. The Sweeney was shot on 16mm film, allowing producers to use much smaller and more agile camera crews than shooting on videotape allowed at that time. Release Year: 2013. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Detective Inspector Jack Regan endangers an operation, and loses his girlfriend's car. Everyone calls DCI Haskins simply "Haskins" (or Mister Haskins), though Regan occasionally calls him by his first name, "Frank". Carter was married and a bit more stable and reliable than his "Guv'nor".
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