Where to Watch Villain (1971) in the US

What it's about

Of East London, Vic Dakin dotes on his aged and largely bedridden mother. He is also the leader of a criminal gang whose proceeds are largely from the regular collection of "protection money" from their victims. Vic often uses brutal violence against enemies as well as "friends" to prove a point, the violence in and of itself which he seems to relish. While not a regular means to money, Vic decides that his gang will work on a tip to rob a factory payroll, which, somewhat against his wants, will entail working with fellow criminal Frank Fletcher, who understands such a job better than Vic or anyone on his team. Making the job more complex at this time are: the police being after Vic for the vicious attack on one of Vic's associates who acted as a police snitch; and Vic's association with Wolfie Lissner, who procures sexual services for a number of people, including some fairly high profile ones, and who often acts as Vic's "on demand" sexual partner.

Cast and crew

Director

Michael Tuchner

Writer

Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Al Lettieri

Starring

Richard Burton, Ian McShane, Nigel Davenport

Details

Release date

Sep 22, 1971

Language

English, French

Country

United Kingdom

Where to Watch Villain (1971) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Villain in the United States?

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