Villain

1h 38min

Crime

Drama

Thriller

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

Production Companies

Kastner/Ladd/Kanter

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Anglo-EMI

Cast

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Wolfe Lissner
Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Bob Matthews
Donald Sinden

Donald Sinden

Gerald Draycott
T. P. McKenna

T. P. McKenna

Frank Fletcher
Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

Edgar Lowis
Colin Welland

Colin Welland

Tom Binney
Stephen Sheppard

Stephen Sheppard

Benny Thompson
Sheila White

Sheila White

Veronica
Shirley Cain

Shirley Cain

Mrs Matthews
Godfrey James

Godfrey James

Car Lot Manager
Leslie Schofield

Leslie Schofield

Detective Constable
John Comer

John Comer

Waiter at House of Commons (uncredited)
Eric Mason

Eric Mason

Landlord (uncredited)
Johnny Shannon

Johnny Shannon

Heavy (uncredited)

Release date

26th May 1971

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English