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Villain

1971, Crime/Drama, 1h 38m

12 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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Movie Info

A razor-wielding London thug (Richard Burton) robs a payroll with his gang; his pimp boyfriend (Ian McShane) has the alibi.

Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Michael Tuchner
Producer: Alan Ladd Jr., Jay Kanter
Release Date (Theaters): May 26, 1971 limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 21, 2012
Runtime: 1h 38m

Cast & Crew

Richard Burton

Vic Dakin

Ian McShane

Wolfe Lissner

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Bob Matthews

Donald Sinden

Gerald Draycott

Fiona Lewis

Venetia

T.P. McKenna

Frank Fletcher

Critic Reviews for Villain

All Critics (12) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (4)

Full Review… David Robinson Financial Times

Full Review… Margaret Hinxman Daily Telegraph (UK)

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Full Review… Vincent Canby New York Times

Full Review… Kim Newman Empire Magazine

Full Review… Peter Bradshaw Guardian

Full Review… Eddie Harrison film-authority.com

Full Review… Adrian Turner Radio Times

Full Review… James Evans Starburst

Full Review… Dilys Powell Sunday Times (UK)

Full Review… John Mahoney Los Angeles Free Press

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