Movie·1971·1h 38m
Villain
By the time he's ready to kill you, its an act of mercy.
Directed By
Michael Tuchner
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
In 1970s London, Scotland Yard orchestrates the downfall of mob boss Vic Dakin after he crosses the line by blackmailing Members of Parliament.
Written By
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Producer
Alan Ladd Jr., Jay Kanter
Cinematography
Christopher Challis
Music
Jonathan Hodge
Editor
Ralph Sheldon
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Richard Burton
Vic Dakin
Ian McShane
Wolfe Lissner
Nigel Davenport
Bob Matthews
Donald Sinden
Gerald Draycott
Fiona Lewis
Venetia
T. P. McKenna
Frank Fletcher
Joss Ackland
Edgar Lowis
Cathleen Nesbitt
Mrs. Dakin
Elizabeth Knight
Patti
Colin Welland
Tom Binney
Tony Selby
Duncan
John Hallam
Terry
Del Henney
Webb
Ben Howard
Henry
James Cossins
Brown
Anthony Sagar
Danny
Clive Francis
Vivian
Stephen Sheppard
Benny Thompson
// crew
Crew
Michael Tuchner
Director
Dick Clement
Screenplay
Ian La Frenais
Screenplay
Ralph Sheldon
Editor
Alan Ladd Jr.
Producer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Jay Kanter
Producer
Elliott Kastner
Producer
Jonathan Hodge
Original Music Composer
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