Movie

Villain

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

★ 6.2(44)19711h 38m

Villain is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Villain

🇺🇸 United States

Good to know

Director: Michael Tuchner
Release date: 1971-05-26
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Kastner/Ladd/Kanter

Villain — trailer

About Villain

Villain is a 1971 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Michael Tuchner, starring Richard Burton, Ian McShane and Nigel Davenport. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Villain in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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

Themes & keywords

motherlondon, englandrobberybased on novel or bookpolicegangsterneo-noirgay romance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Villain in United States?+

In United States, Villain is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Villain on Netflix?+

Villain is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Villain?+

Villain has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Villain?+

Villain stars Richard Burton, Ian McShane, Nigel Davenport, Donald Sinden and Fiona Lewis.

When did Villain come out?+

Villain is a 1971 movie directed by Michael Tuchner.

What genre is Villain?+

Villain is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Villain?+

Villain was directed by Michael Tuchner.