The sweenEy 2

They are back – tougher than ever.

RELEASED

1978

DIRECTED BY

Tom Clegg

STARRING

John Thaw

Dennis Waterman

Denholm Elliot

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Poster for the film, The Sweeney 2.

Synopsis

The second theatrical spin-off from the popular 1970s police series. A violent gang of armed robbers is committing a series of bank and payroll heists across London, stealing exactly £60,000 each time and eliminating anyone who gets in their way, including injured accomplices. Detective Inspector Regan is tasked by his superior, Detective Chief Superintendent Jupp, who is facing resignation over corruption allegations, to apprehend the gang. The pursuit leads Regan from London to Malta and back, as he remains determined to bring the criminals to justice despite various obstacles, and Jupp’s eventual conviction.

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THE SWEENEY 2 SCENES ON GOZO

A hotel swimming pool.
The villain's hotel hideout, Ta Cenc in Sannat, Gozo.
A man walks up a bare hill, another is walking out of sight to the right, carrying a long pole with fishing baskets.
Heading back from the beach at Dwerja.

THE SWEENEY 2 Locations Map

Did you know?

Denholm Elliot’s character, disgraced Chief Superintendent Jupp, was allegedly based on Flying Squad commander Kenneth Drury, who was found guilty on five counts of corruption in 1977.