Villain (1971)

  • R
  • 05/26/1971 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 38m

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

Overview

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

Ian La Frenais

Screenplay

Michael Tuchner

Director

James Barlow

Novel

Dick Clement

Screenplay

Cast

Richard Burton's headshot

Richard Burton

Vic Dakin
Ian McShane's headshot

Ian McShane

Wolfe Lissner
Nigel Davenport's headshot

Nigel Davenport

Bob Matthews
Donald Sinden's headshot

Donald Sinden

Gerald Draycott
Fiona Lewis's headshot

Fiona Lewis

Venetia
T. P. McKenna's headshot

T. P. McKenna

Frank Fletcher
Joss Ackland's headshot

Joss Ackland

Edgar Lowis
Cathleen Nesbitt's headshot

Cathleen Nesbitt

Mrs. Dakin

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