The Sweeney

On the Run

Directed by David Wickes
TV-PG
S3 • E13    Dec 19, 1976
8.0
Violent psychopath Tim Cook, dubbed 'The Leopard' by the press, escapes from custody on a hospital visit, having vowed to get Regan, who put him away. He is sheltered by ex-cellmate Ian Pinder in a house belonging to Pinder's gay uncle but after freaking out and attacking Uncle goes on the run and hides in the woods. Regan and Carter lead the Sweeney in a manhunt which leads to a shoot-out.

Cast of On the Run

  • John ThawDet. Insp. Jack Regan
  • Dennis WatermanDet. Sgt. George Carter
  • Garfield MorganDet. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins
  • Roger BrierleyPsychiatrist
  • George SweeneyTim Cook
  • Brendan PriceIan Pinder
  • John SharpUncle
  • Jan HarveyPat Knightly
  • Dave HillShaylor
  • Alan MitchellStackman
  • Keith JamesLakin
  • Anna WingMrs. Haldane
  • Malya NappiNurse
  • David WickesDirector
  • Ian Kennedy MartinWriter
  • Ted ChildsProducer

 

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