Villain (1971)

A bloated Richard Burton is in rare high spirits as gay mob boss Vic Dakin, whose sadism is offset by outpourings of sentimentality and a faintly weird devotion to his old mum.

A stew of Kray mythology and memories of White Heat, mixed up with screenwriters Dick Clement and Ian LaFrenais' talent for comic dialog, Villain is an uneasy mix of high camp and shocking violence.

A supporting cast usually associated with TV - most notably Ian Lovejoy McShane as the object of Dakin's affections and the worst of his temper - only adds to the bizarre atmosphere.

Although it's no match for its contemporary Get Carter, Villain is still without doubt a unique viewing experience.