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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Murderous, sadistic London gang leader Vic Dakin, a mother-obsessed homosexual modeled on real-life gangster Ronnie Kray, is worried about potential stool pigeons that may bring down his criminal empire. The brutal Vic cuts the throat of one bloke who has been a little too loose-lipped, afraid that his gossiping may turn into a grand operatic performance for the coppers. Vic, who enjoys playing at rough trade with his sidekick Wolfe, plans a payroll robbery and directs the blackmailing of Members of Parliament with a taste for unorthodox sex. Scotland Yard Police Inspector Matthews, playing Javert to Vic's Jean Valjean, is moving in on him and the gang. Gang-member Frank is hospitalized for an ulcer, and Inspector Matthews might be able to make him sing. Will Frank spill the beans to the coppers before Vic can silence him? ...Villain
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89 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Never seen this film?? Then your really missing out.To immerse yourself in a Classic British movie is already a real pleasure to behold,but to see Richard Burton Starring as East London ganster Vic Dakin is just on another level.Richard Burton portrays criminals of that era with such conviction and realism,that you wonder where Burton begins and Dakin ends.The ruthless gangland boss is a complex character,switching in mood within a wink of an eye that even his "friend" Wolfey (played by Ian Mc Shane)does'nt know when his next right hander is coming.The story is good old fasioned 70s stuff,with a BLAGG being the theme if you like,but this is just a small part of the film that see's Dakin becoming more and more vicious and ruthless as the story unfolds.The core of the action scenes take place during the Blagging' and boy they don't dissapoint,with some violent scenes that were pretty rare on screen at that time.You are always entertained throughout the whole film with a strong cast allround.The backdrop is a delight-1970s London looking like you can only remember,with great old motors lining the streets and a look of london that is long gone.This film is a cert to own.If like me you enjoy British Cinema/TV Classics then look no further. They just could'nt make them like this anymore..(bloody shame)
A Five Star Classic that gets even better with every viewing...
A Five Star Classic that gets even better with every viewing...
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Never looked so good as it does in Villain with some seedy locations used that could only be 1970s London.
The movie is enjoyable right from the off with Dakin laying in wait for grass Benny Thompson to arrive home.
This sets the tone for the rest of the film with lots of well staged violent scenes that were rare to see in that time leading to a climactic and well judged ending.
All of Richard Burtons films were memorable but Villain to my mind is easily his best,showing that playing an East end hard man with his own patch in London came naturally to older but menacing looking Burton.
The DVD release is baron of any extras and thats a real shame,but the picture quality looks real good.
The movie is enjoyable right from the off with Dakin laying in wait for grass Benny Thompson to arrive home.
This sets the tone for the rest of the film with lots of well staged violent scenes that were rare to see in that time leading to a climactic and well judged ending.
All of Richard Burtons films were memorable but Villain to my mind is easily his best,showing that playing an East end hard man with his own patch in London came naturally to older but menacing looking Burton.
The DVD release is baron of any extras and thats a real shame,but the picture quality looks real good.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
A gritty , no nonsense film . My favorite Richard Burton film . He plays Vic Dakin , a real nasty piece of work , who would slit you up as soon as look at you . A great supporting cast that includes Nigel Davenport , Ian McShane , and Joss Ackland . It almost makes you want to go out and buy a Jaguar and a sawn-off ! . Great stuff ! .
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent quality copy of a classic Brit gangster flick
I had not seen this film for many years, but remember it as being an excellent film. It has improved with age and this print is excellent. Read more
Published 3 months ago by markmarine
Look no further....
For a 70s classic british gangster thriller that surpasses many other films in this genre.
A real knockout cast and story is what really set this movie apart with no... Read more
A real knockout cast and story is what really set this movie apart with no... Read more
Published 4 months ago by scrapper7100
Fine period piece
Rather dated, and Burton's wonderful voice is rather strangulated in his attempt to do London gangster. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Derek
another sweeney clone
in the same vein as GET CARTER and the SWEENEY films,but with no humour or very little,a flop in it`s day,however in 2011 worth a view for two reason`s , the great 1970`s cars and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrgvase
The Real Villain
I was expecting "Get Carter" or even "Long Good Friday" but got this dud.
This British gangster film was poorly written and directed. Read more
This British gangster film was poorly written and directed. Read more
Published 10 months ago by B. Ying
Overlooked Gem!
I bought Villain a couple of weeks ago and found this film to be a harshly judged and overlooked gem of British crime cinema. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Braveheart
Best British Gangster Movie
Richard Burton was pilloried for appearing in films like this toward the end of his career by the establishment luvvies of the time. Read more
Published 16 months ago by James Mcewan
Flawed but worth watching
I'm a big Burton fan but I can only give Villain a 3 star recommendation. On the plus side Villains theme, location, action and dialogue are a signpost to later T. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ctwilliams
A film that really should get more attention
Richard Burton playing both Krays, Donald Sinden as every Tory MP ever, Ian McShane auditioning for Sexy Beast, a script by the writers of Porridge (and the bloke from the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by davelee1968
Worth a Peep
The tag line for the film was "meet Vic Dakin, now wish you hadn't". Burton plays homosexual, mother fixated, sadist Vic Dakin, protection king of the manor but looking to move up... Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by D. Duggan
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