Villain

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Villain

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

1971

1h 38m

6.1(48 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

Starring

Richard Burton

Vic Dakin

Ian McShane

Wolfe Lissner

Nigel Davenport

Bob Matthews

Donald Sinden

Gerald Draycott

Fiona Lewis

Venetia

T. P. McKenna

Frank Fletcher

Joss Ackland

Edgar Lowis

Cathleen Nesbitt

Mrs. Dakin

Elizabeth Knight

Patti

Colin Welland

Tom Binney

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Tuchner
Written by: Ian La Frenais
Dick Clement
Produced by: Alan Ladd Jr.
Jay Kanter

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