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Villain

Villain

By the time he's ready to kill you, its an act of mercy.

19716.11h 38m

Overview

In 1970s London, Scotland Yard orchestrates the downfall of mob boss Vic Dakin after he crosses the line by blackmailing Members of Parliament.

Directed by Michael Tuchner
Written by Al Lettieri, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Produced by Alan Ladd Jr., Jay Kanter, Elliott Kastner
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Top Cast

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Vic Dakin

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Wolfe Lissner

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Bob Matthews

Donald Sinden

Donald Sinden

Gerald Draycott

Fiona Lewis

Fiona Lewis

Venetia

T. P. McKenna

T. P. McKenna

Frank Fletcher

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

Edgar Lowis

Cathleen Nesbitt

Cathleen Nesbitt

Mrs. Dakin

Elizabeth Knight

Elizabeth Knight

Patti

Colin Welland

Colin Welland

Tom Binney

Themes & Keywords

motherlondon, englandrobberybased on novel or bookpolicegangsterneo-noirgay romance

About Villain

Villain is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1971 exploring themes of mother, london, england, robbery, based on novel or book, police, gangster. Directed by Michael Tuchner, it stars Richard Burton, Ian McShane, Nigel Davenport. In 1970s London, Scotland Yard orchestrates the downfall of mob boss Vic Dakin after he crosses the line by blackmailing Members of Parliament.

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