VILLAIN stars movie legend Richard Burton as Vic Dakina, a character inspired by Ronnie Kray.
Classic British gangster film VILLAIN, starring the iconic Richard Burton, will be released fully restored on Blu-ray & Digital for the first time, 30th March 2020. VILLAIN is the latest addition to Studiocanal’s prestigious Vintage Classics Collection and is available to order now► https://amzn.to/2UP83Cq
Vic Dakin (Burton) is a character loosely based on the notorious Ronnie Kray.
Synopsis: Vic Dakin (Burton) is a sadistic, gay, East End gangster with a mother fixation, a character loosely based on the notorious Ronnie Kray. For many years he has made a living from running a prosperous protection racket and, so far, has avoided arrest. After being tipped-off about a potential payroll heist, Dakin decides to step up his criminal activities and starts planning the job. He recruits a gang from the criminal underworld, including Wolf Lissner (Ian McShane), his occasional lover. This leads to greater danger and greater exposure with Police Inspector Bob Matthews (Nigel Davenport) watching his every move, determined to finally catch him in the act.
VILLAIN is an intricate and graphically violent British counterpart to Get Carter...
Directed by Michael Tuchner and adapted from James Barlow’s 1968 novel ‘Burden of Proof’ by the acclaimed British writing duo Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais (The Bank Job, The Commitments), VILLAIN is an intricate and graphically violent British counterpart to Get Carter and The French Connection which foreshadowed seminal 1970s television police dramas such as ‘The Sweeney’.
Special features:
NEW Interview with Ian McShane
NEW Interview with Cultural Historian Matthew Sweet
Behind-the-Scenes Stills Gallery
Fully restored, VILLAIN starring Richard Burton is available on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital, from 30th March 2020.
