"By the time he's ready to kill you, its an act of mercy." 26 May 1971 Drama, Thriller, Crime 98 mins
In 1970s London, Scotland Yard orchestrates the downfall of mob boss Vic Dakin after he crosses the line by blackmailing Members of Parliament.
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Richard Burton as Vic Dakin
Ian McShane as Wolfe Lissner
Nigel Davenport as Bob Matthews
Donald Sinden as Gerald Draycott
Fiona Lewis as Venetia
T. P. McKenna as Frank Fletcher
Joss Ackland as Edgar Lowis
Cathleen Nesbitt as Mrs. Dakin
Elizabeth Knight as Patti
Colin Welland as Tom Binney
Tony Selby as Duncan
John Hallam as Terry
Del Henney as Webb
Ben Howard as Henry
James Cossins as Brown
Anthony Sagar as Danny
Ian La Frenais Screenplay
Michael Tuchner Director
Al Lettieri Adaptation
James Barlow Novel
Dick Clement Screenplay
Alex Garfath Makeup Artist
Ron Berkeley Makeup Artist
John Bramall Sound Recordist
Ralph Sheldon Editor
Maurice Carter Art Direction
Alan Ladd Jr. Producer
Christopher Challis Director of Photography
Jay Kanter Producer
Elliott Kastner Producer
Kip Gowans Assistant Director
Vic Armstrong Stunts
France 29 October 1971
United Kingdom 19 September 1971
United States 26 May 1971
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