Villain(1971)
“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.
Director
Michael Tuchner
Studio
Kastner/Ladd/Kanter
Cast
Richard Burton
as Vic Dakin
Ian McShane
as Wolfe Lissner
Nigel Davenport
as Bob Matthews
Donald Sinden
as Gerald Draycott
Fiona Lewis
as Venetia
T. P. McKenna
as Frank Fletcher
Joss Ackland
as Edgar Lowis
Cathleen Nesbitt
as Mrs. Dakin
Elizabeth Knight
as Patti
Colin Welland
as Tom Binney
Tony Selby
as Duncan
John Hallam
as Terry
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Kastner/Ladd/Kanter • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Anglo-EMI
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Villain?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Villain (1971).
What is Villain about?▼
In 1970s London, Scotland Yard orchestrates the downfall of mob boss Vic Dakin after he crosses the line by blackmailing Members of Parliament.
Who directed Villain?▼
Villain was directed by Michael Tuchner and released in 1971. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Villain?▼
Villain has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Villain?▼
The cast of Villain includes Richard Burton as Vic Dakin, Ian McShane as Wolfe Lissner, Nigel Davenport as Bob Matthews, Donald Sinden as Gerald Draycott, Fiona Lewis as Venetia and more.
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