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Villain

Villain

May 26, 1971
98 min
CrimeDramaThriller
6.1/ 10
42 votes

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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TMDB
6.1/10
42 votes
IMDB
6.5/10
2,147 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
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"By the time he's ready to kill you, its an act of mercy."

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Released

Original Language

en

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Production Companies

Kastner/Ladd/KanterMetro-Goldwyn-MayerAnglo-EMI

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