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Villain

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R,1hr 40min
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1971
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Synopsis: This melodramatic crime drama tells the story of homosexual gang leader Vic Dakin (Richard Burton), who likes a bit of rough sex with his petty criminal pal Wolfe (Ian McShane). Aside from payroll robberies, his gang is not above blackmailing sexually deviant members of Parliament. A Scotland Yard Police Inspector, played by Nigel Davenport, has been after his gang for years and does everything in his power to close it down. When one of the gang members, Frank (Joss Ackland), winds up hospitalized ... Full Synopsis
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Villain is a grim but effective piece of work that nicely represents the 1970's take on the "cops & crooks" genre. The script is laced with wit and acid cynicism, portraying a world where morality is relative for everyone, heroes included. Richard Burton anchors the story with a carefully controlled lead performance, creating a crime boss who shifts from emotionally needy to sociopathically brutal ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Vic Dakin
Wolfe Lissner
Bob Matthews
Gerald Draycott
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