The Sweeney (2012 film)
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| Directed by | Nick Love |
| Screenplay by | Nick Love |
| Story by | Nick Love John Hodge |
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| Cinematography | Simon Dennis |
| Edited by | James Herbert |
| Music by | Lorne Balfe |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $16 Million |
The Sweeney is a 2012 British police drama, based on the television series of the same name. It is directed by Nick Love and written by Love and John Hodge, based on the characters created by Ian Kennedy Martin. The film stars Ray Winstone as Jack Regan and Ben Drew as George Carter. The film also stars Damian Lewis, Hayley Atwell and Steven Mackintosh. The film premiered on 3 September at the Odeon Leicester Square, and was released on 12 September 2012.
Pre-production
A film version of the television series was announced in 2008 to be produced by DNA Films and directed by Nick Love. Love was also to write the feature length episode alongside Ian Kennedy Martin, the original creator. Filming was originally planned for 2009 with Ray Winstone's name confirmed for the role of Jack Regan, and Ewan McGregor and Daniel Craig being suggested as possibilities for the lead role of George Carter.[1] Orlando Bloom and Tom Hardy were other names linked to the remake. It was not revealed whether the film would have been set in the 1970s or in the present day.[2]
Fox Searchlight withdrew support a few weeks before filming was due to start and the project looked to be on hold, until July 2010, when the budget on the project was confirmed at US$16-million.[1] In April 2011, the participation of Winstone was confirmed for the role of Jack Regan, with Ben Drew, alias rapper Plan B, taking the role of George Carter.[3] The remake's present-day setting was confirmed when the BBC's Top Gear filmed a car chase for the production in "Series 18, Episode 3".
References
- ^ a b "Craig, McGregor Want The Sweeney Remake". Sky Movies. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
- ^ Sweeney halts production, filmstalker.co.uk
- ^ Plan B joins Ray Winstone in Sweeney film BBC, 4 April 2011