Villain

Villain

6.1IMDb Score
Released:1971-05-26
Duration:98 min
Director:Michael Tuchner
Actors:Richard Burton, Ian McShane, Nigel Davenport, Donald Sinden, Fiona Lewis
Production:Kastner/Ladd/Kanter, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Anglo-EMI

Overview:

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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