Several well-known actors attempted to tackle these tough narratives centered on criminal organizations during the early nineteen seventies, and this fairly straightforward film marked Richard Burton’s contribution. It's safe to assume he received a substantial fee, but his acting feels uninspired here. He portrays "Dakin," a figure reminiscent of the Kray twins who oversees a criminal operation that demands protecti…

What are you looking at? Villain was directed by Michael Tuchner and adapted by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, and Al Lettieri from James Barlow's novel, The Burden of Proof. It features Richard Burton, Ian McShane, T.P. McKenna, Donald Sinden, Nigel Davenport, Fiona Lewis, Joss Ackland, Cathleen Nesbitt, Colin Welland, and Tony Selby. A Panavision/Technicolor production with music by Jonathan Hodge and cinematogra…