When one of Regan's snouts complains that his girlfriend's recent suicide was murder, the flying squad detective feels compelled to investigate. He uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the heart of the government, and finds himself fitted up, suspended and under the scrutiny of Special Branch.
Acting
John Thaw's volcanic intensity as Regan
Direction
Wickes' documentary-style car chases through London
Production
Authentic Flying Squad vehicles and locations
Director
David Wickes
John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
Det. Sgt. George Carter
Barry Foster
Elliott McQueen
Ian Bannen
Charles Baker, MP
Colin Welland
Frank Chadwick
Diane Keen
Bianca Hamilton
Lynda Bellingham
Janice Wyatt
Brian Glover
Mac
Michael Coles
Johnson
Joe Melia
Ronnie Brent
Morris Perry
Flying Squad Cdr. Maynon
Paul Angelis
Secret Serviceman
Nick Brimble
D.S. Burtonshaw
John Alkin
D.S. Tom Daniels
Bernard Kay
Matthews
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film transferred ITV's most violent series to cinemas during Britain's 'Winter of Discontent,' capturing working-class anger at institutions.
The car chase through London's West End was filmed without permits; Thaw did much of his own driving after stunt coordination fell through.
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