Dave Courtneys Heroes and Villains

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A legend in the criminal underworld, Dave Courtney is described by the press as 'one of the most feared men on the streets of London'. In his time, he's been into debt-collecting, fraud, forgery, bank-robbing, handling stolen goods, not to mention cheating customs and excise. The now ex-criminal was even the inspiration for Vinnie Jones's character to slap his victim with sunbed in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.Heroes and Villains outlines the characters, both fictional and all too real, who have most infuenced Dave's colourful life. Who did he look up to as a child? Who helped him learn the tricks of the trade and the rules of survival? And which villains does he class as among the very best he has known and worked with?As you might expect, Dodgy Dave's idea of what constitutes a hero and a villain is at times a little dubious. But during his journey, Dave challenges our notions of what it is to be heroic in his usual candid and witty style.With knuckle ratings for authenticity, evilness and balls, this is a fun way to compare films from Scarface to Pulp Fiction, sort out the bona fide from the cheats and learn a little bit of history along the way. With ten of his best heroes including James Cagney, Edward G. Robinson and Al Capone and villains from his own past such as the Kray's, Bruce Reynolds and Joey Pyle, Dave uses his inside knowledge to dissect the lives of some of the most roguish names of crime.