I have wanted to watch this film for years, partly out of curiosity to see an American playing an ex London detective with Freddie Starr as his sidekick.
The film is excellent. Keach gives a brilliant performance that appears effortless. Freddie Starr makes me wonder why he didn't play more straight roles. With a similar feel to a lot of the action scenes in the Sweeney (also filmed in many of the same West London locations in the late summer of 1976) this film gives a great view of gritty mid 70s London streets. We are even treated to an accidental walk on cameo by Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols. Watch this if you have the chance if you like the Sweeney, The Long Good Friday and Get Carter.
The film is excellent. Keach gives a brilliant performance that appears effortless. Freddie Starr makes me wonder why he didn't play more straight roles. With a similar feel to a lot of the action scenes in the Sweeney (also filmed in many of the same West London locations in the late summer of 1976) this film gives a great view of gritty mid 70s London streets. We are even treated to an accidental walk on cameo by Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols. Watch this if you have the chance if you like the Sweeney, The Long Good Friday and Get Carter.