QWhat is the significance of the old style revolver Regan acquires?
AIt is a Webley .38, a reference to the original Sweeney series where it was the standard sidearm of the Flying Squad. In prison Ray Winstone's character improvises a weapon by wrapping 2 batteries in a sock, a reference to his earlier role in the film 'Scum'. A possible further reference to the the series the villains often drove Jaguars and the Sweeney drove the Ford Granada, these being replaced and brought up to date by the top of the range Focus.
QWhat does the film's title mean?
AThe Sweeney derives from "Sweeney Todd", which is Cockney rhyming slang for "Flying Squad" - the branch of London's Metropolitan Police that features in the film which specializes in investigating armed robbery and ambushing suspects in the act of serious crime.
QA Note Regarding Spoilers
AThe following FAQ entries may contain spoilers. Only the biggest ones (if any) will be covered with spoiler tags. Spoiler tags have been used sparingly in order to make the page more readable.
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