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Villain

1971-05-26 · 98 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Michael Tuchner
Production companies
Kastner/Ladd/Kanter, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Anglo-EMI
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BurtonRichard BurtonVic Dakin
Ian McShaneIan McShaneWolfe Lissner
Nigel DavenportNigel DavenportBob Matthews
Donald SindenDonald SindenGerald Draycott
Fiona LewisFiona LewisVenetia
T. P. McKennaT. P. McKennaFrank Fletcher
Joss AcklandJoss AcklandEdgar Lowis
Cathleen NesbittCathleen NesbittMrs. Dakin
Elizabeth KnightElizabeth KnightPatti
Colin WellandColin WellandTom Binney
Tony SelbyTony SelbyDuncan
John HallamJohn HallamTerry
Del HenneyDel HenneyWebb
Ben HowardBen HowardHenry
James CossinsJames CossinsBrown
Anthony SagarDanny
Clive FrancisClive FrancisVivian
Stephen SheppardBenny Thompson
Brook WilliamsBrook WilliamsKenneth
Wendy HutchinsonMrs Lowis

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