As a recent fan of the series the movie came with the box set I purchased. Of course it is different to the series, Haskins being the main omission and the focus is definitely on John Thaw's excellent Jack Regan character. This feels different to the series, the violence level is upped, the stakes are raised and the action is more intense. Particularly one part when Thaw just manages to save a high class hooker and himself from being assassinated and they go on the run through the streets while shooting and mayhem ensues, including a graphic scene of a copper being shot in the head! I did find the violence level shocking but I liked it - I get the feeling they really went for it and the result was exiting. Its a great slice of 70s hard boiled cop action check it out.
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