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Villains

  • TV Series
  • 19721972
  • 1h
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8.2/10
28
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Bob Hoskins and Martin Shaw in Villains (1972)
  • Drama
An anthology series of dramas looking at the criminal classes.An anthology series of dramas looking at the criminal classes.An anthology series of dramas looking at the criminal classes.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
28
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  • Creator
    • Andrew Brown
  • Stars
    • David Daker
    • William Marlowe
    • Tom Adams
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  • Creator
    • Andrew Brown
  • Stars
    • David Daker
    • William Marlowe
    • Tom Adams
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    David Daker
    David Daker
    • Georgeas George
    6 episodes6 eps • 1972
    William Marlowe
    William Marlowe
    • Bill Whittakeras Bill Whittaker
    5 episodes5 eps • 1972
    Tom Adams
    Tom Adams
    • Bernie Owensas Bernie Owens
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw
    • Monty Parkinas Monty Parkin
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Jim Norton
    Jim Norton
    • 'Smudger' Smedleyas 'Smudger' Smedley…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Hilary Heath
    Hilary Heath
    • Francaas Franca
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Alun Armstrong
    Alun Armstrong
    • Terence 'Tel' Boldenas Terence 'Tel' Bolden
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Michael Culver
    Michael Culver
    • Glazebrookas Glazebrook…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Charles 'Knocker' Grindleyas Charles 'Knocker' Grindley…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Patrick Durkin
    Patrick Durkin
    • Mike Smithas Mike Smith
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Mary Healey
    Mary Healey
    • Jennyas Jenny
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    A.J. Brown
    • Judgeas Judge…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1972
    Bryan Marshall
    Bryan Marshall
    • Arnold Heptonas Arnold Hepton
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972
    Gwyneth Powell
    Gwyneth Powell
    • Belindaas Belinda…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972
    Paul Eddington
    Paul Eddington
    • Harvey Percivalas Harvey Percival
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972
    David Waterman
    • Manas Man…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972
    Santiago Varela
    • Policemanas Policeman…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1972
    Caroline Blakiston
    Caroline Blakiston
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    1 episode1 ep • 1972
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      • Andrew Brown
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    7/10
    Quite effective but has a clumsy narrative.
    "Villains" has some good episodes out of the 13 that were made but the rather clumsy narrative lets it down slightly. The trouble is, is that whilst one episode focuses upon the escape of one particular convict after all of them break out from the prison van, I kept wondering how the other convicts were coping with being on the run. It might have been a better series if the main characters had stuck together after they had escaped. The flashback part that shows the gang carry out the robbery was quite good if a bit repetitive. That also applies to always seeing the same bit where all the convicts are on the prison van, just before the breakout. The best episodes in my opinion, are the ones with David Daker, William Marlowe, Alun Armstrong and Martin Shaw. That totals about 7 that are worth watching. The series suffers from becoming a bit too grim and depressing at times. It is interesting to note that most of the episodes from "Villains" were shot on video for the studio scenes but one instalment was made entirely on film. In which case, why not make the whole series on film? Not a bad series but it could have been much better.
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    • Release date
      • July 22, 1972 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Voortvluchtig
    • Production company
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
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      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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