South Africa's Minister of Justice, Kruger meets Donald Woods at his home in Pretoria after Woods asks him to address abuses by security forces. Kruger initially expresses discontent with the officers' actions, but Woods is later harassed at home by security forces who imply that their orders came directly from the minister.
The protagonist detective who investigates a deadly political scandal involving an OPEC oil deal. After being suspended for drunk driving, he probes a mysterious sex worker's death, uncovering government corruption. He battles both criminals and his own police hierarchy, returning from suspension with an injured foot to confront the conspirators.
Police officer assisting in the investigation during the sequel.
Head of the Flying Squad, ruthless detective pursuing violent armed robbers across London.
The commander of the voyage, Drake returns to England after circumnavigating the globe and recounts the expedition to Elizabeth I. His growing autocracy and paranoia fuel his conflict with Thomas Doughty, whom he has tried and executed for alleged mutiny and witchcraft. He also abandons Nuno da Silva to protect the secret route, troubling his crew and nephew.
Convicted treasure hunter and primary antagonist seeking revenge and stolen wealth.
A surviving member of Major Harry Grigsby's old mercenary crew. After Grigsby is recruited by the British government to take out Kip Thompson, he recruits Mitchell and other surviving former teammates for the operation. The summary identifies his place in Grigsby's returning team but does not describe separate actions.
A farmer whose struggling farm becomes the setting for his marriage to Mary Turner. Mary leaves her familiar city life to live with him, but grows deeply unhappy and eventually runs away before returning. After his farm manager discovers Mary's affair with Moses, Dick decides to separate from Mary and send her away, a decision that precedes her murder.
John Thaw has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Sweeney Movie Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Inspector Morse, Chaplin, Sweeney!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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