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4 unusual facts about Sweeney 2


Alton Estate

Thames Television's film division Euston Films used the Danebury Avenue area of the estate to film the opening scene's of Sweeney 2 (1978) – the sequel to the film Sweeney! (1977) itself spun off from the hugely popular British TV show The Sweeney, and the first episode of Minder, Gunfight at the O.K. Laundrette (1979).

Ian Toynton

He has also worked in editing, mostly in sound editing and dubbing, for shows such as Quatermass, Van der Valk, The Sweeney and Sweeney 2.

Sweeney 2

Sweeney 2 is a 1978 film made following the success of the 1977 film Sweeney! which was a spin-off from the popular British TV show The Sweeney.

Sweeney!

The film was successful enough for a sequel the following year Sweeney 2 which saw some of the action relocated to the Mediterranean.



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