In 1970s London, Scotland Yard orchestrates the downfall of mob boss Vic Dakin after he crosses the line by blackmailing Members of Parliament.
Acting
Burton's unhinged tenderness—terrifying one scene, pathetic the next.
Cinematography
Sleazy neon London that reeks of cigarettes and regret.
Director
Michael Tuchner
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
Del Henney
Webb
Ben Howard
Henry
James Cossins
Brown
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Burton took the role to destroy his 'respectable' image after Cleopatra bombed. The gay relationship was heavily censored in America.
The razor scene made audiences vomit in 1971. Burton reportedly loved that.
