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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresCrime, Drama, Thriller
Votes48
DirectorMichael Tuchner
WritersDick Clement, Ian La Frenais
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsVillain
About Villain
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, Villain leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Burton, Ian McShane, Nigel Davenport — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1971.
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