Villain

~By the time he's ready to kill you, its an act of mercy.

Overview

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

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1971-05-26
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 98 min

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