The Villain (1979)

Directed by:
Hal Needham

Written by:
Robert G. Kane

Plot:
Stuntman-turned-director Hal Needham (Cannonball Run), fashioned this intricately staged slapstick western after Road Runner cartoons. Cowboy Handsome Stranger (Arnold Schwarzeneggar) is escorting Charming Jones (Ann-Margret) to obtain a large amount of money from her father. However, they don't know that bumbling villain Cactus Jack (Kirk Douglas) has been hired to try and get the money from them in transit. The action is enhanced by the presence of several veteran character actors and comedians, including Ruth Buzzi, Foster Brooks, Jack Elam, and Paul Lynde.

Genres: Comedy / Western
Countries: United States
Languages: English
Runtime: 89

Alternative titles:

Cactus Jack

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Cast:

Ann-Margret Olsson... Charming Jones

Arnold Schwarzenegger... Handsome Stranger

Kirk Douglas... Cactus Jack

Strother Martin... Parody Jones

Jack Elam... Avery Simpson

Charles Haigh... Salesman

Earl W. Smith... Salesman

Dick Dickinson... Man in Bar

Robert Tessier... Mashing Finger

Mel Todd... Conductor