Villain (1971)

R   |    |  Crime, Drama, Thriller

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

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27 September 2005 | joegranby
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| The start of many tough gangster films over the 70s.
British gangster films have always been with us, but in the case of this very rare and hardly ever shown on TV classic, VILLAIN was to be the real start of many vicious gangster films to follow. For some insane reason Richard Burton never got any real film awards for any films he did. His films were very varied indeed. And it probably came as a shock to many when he stepped into the role of vicious London crime boss Vic Dakin. It's a performance with such frightening menace, that you wonder why this film is not shown more on television. It is also not on DVD and videos of the movie are hard to find, or of a very high price sold by collectors who wish to make a profit on this very rare gem. People go on and on about Get Carter, another great film, and I agree on it also being a classic, but for me Villain is just as good. If you can watch this film and can get hold of a copy, I urge you to do so. You won't be disappointed.

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Trivia

First feature film for director Michael Tuchner, who had previously worked in television.

Quotes

Gerald Draycott: Vivian tells me you're not staying, Wolfe.
Venetia: What do you mean, you're not staying?
Wolfe Lissner: Got to get back into town, love. I've got things to do. Listen, I'll take your car, OK. I'm sure someone will give you a lift back in the morning.
Gerald Draycott: Yes, I'm going back ...

Goofs

A policeman knocked unconscious in a hospital holds his assailant by the waist as he is dragged to a nearby bed.

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Plot Summary

Genres

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

7 October 1971

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK, USA

Filming Locations

Arundel Gardens, Notting Hill, London, England, UK

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