Ray Winstone stars as Detective Inspector Jack Regan, alongside Ben Drew as Detective Sergeant George Carter and Hayley Atwell as DC Lewis in the 2012 film adaptation of ‘The Sweeney’.
Main cast
- Detective Inspector Jack ReganRay WinstoneMain
- Detective Sergeant George CarterBen DrewMain
- Detective Constable LewisHayley AtwellMain
Supporting cast
- Detective Constable DaveySteven MackintoshSupp
- Detective Constable Simon EllisPaul AndersonSupp
- Detective Constable NedAlan FordSupp
- Detective Constable HarryDamian LewisSupp
- IvanAllen LeechSupp
- NancyMegan MacKenzieSupp
Guest & voice
- Francis AllenBen Bailey SmithGuest
- DCI Frank HaskinsTim RothGuest
- CarlyKara TointonGuest
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About this cast
The 2012 film ‘The Sweeney’ is a modern reboot of the classic 1970s British television series, directed by Nick Love. It follows the Flying Squad, an elite unit of the Metropolitan Police, as they tackle violent crime in London, with Ray Winstone leading the cast as the iconic Jack Regan.
FAQs
Who plays Jack Regan in The Sweeney 2012?
Ray Winstone plays Detective Inspector Jack Regan in the 2012 film ‘The Sweeney’.
Is The Sweeney 2012 a sequel to the TV series?
No, it is a standalone film reboot of the original 1970s television series, with a modern setting and updated characters.
Who directed The Sweeney 2012?
The film was directed by Nick Love, known for his gritty British crime dramas.
What is the Flying Squad in The Sweeney 2012?
The Flying Squad is an elite unit of the Metropolitan Police specialising in tackling armed robbery and violent crime, led by Jack Regan in the film.
Does the original TV series cast appear in the 2012 film?
No, the film features a completely new cast, with no actors from the original series reprising their roles.
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