Crime ·Drama ·Thriller · United Kingdom · 1971 · 1h 38m

Villain

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Director
Michael Tuchner
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
Crew
Christopher Challis — Director of Photography Ralph Sheldon — Editor Jonathan Hodge — Original Music Composer Dick Clement — Screenplay Ian La Frenais — Screenplay James Barlow — Novel
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
motherlondon, englandrobberybased on novel or bookpolicegangsterneo-noirgay romance
Key Collaborators
Michael Tuchner Director Christopher Challis Director of Photography Ralph Sheldon Editor Jonathan Hodge Original Music Composer Dick Clement Screenplay Ian La Frenais Screenplay James Barlow Novel Jay Kanter Producer Elliott Kastner Producer Alan Ladd Jr. Producer
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