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5.7/10 1979 1h 29m Released

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Handsome Stranger has agreed to escort Charming Jones to collect her inheritance from her father. But Avery Simpson wants the money and hires notorious outlaw Cactus Jack to ambush Charming. However, Cactus Jack is not very good at robbing people.

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Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Cactus Jack
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret
Charming Jones
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Handsome Stranger
Paul Lynde
Paul Lynde
Nervous Elk
Foster Brooks
Foster Brooks
Bank Clerk
Ruth Buzzi
Ruth Buzzi
Damsel in Distress
Jack Elam
Jack Elam
Avery Simpson
Strother Martin
Strother Martin
Parody Jones
Robert Tessier
Robert Tessier
Mashing Finger
Mel Tillis
Mel Tillis
Telegraph Agent
Laura Lizer Sommers
Laura Lizer Sommers
Working Girl
Ray Bickel
Ray Bickel
Man
Jan Eddy
Jan Eddy
Sheriff
Mel Todd
Mel Todd
Conductor
Jim Anderson
Jim Anderson
Bartender
Ed Little
Ed Little
Little Man in Bar

Reviews

bensonmum2 2/10

A slow-witted cowboy named Handsome Stranger (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is acting as a bodyguard of sorts for a woman named Charming Jones (Ann-Margret). Charming is traveling across the West with fortune in a locked chest. An old outlaw named Cactus Jack (Kirk Douglas) is hired to steal the chest. Cactus Jack comes up with trap after trap to try to get his hands on the loot, but each plan fails epically. I can't…

Sierbahnn 5/10

This is a Hanna Barbera cartoon come to life. It has all the Coyote and Roadrunner gags and even ends with the correct theme tune. It doesn't take itself seriously and apart from one oblivious character portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the entire movie is well aware of how silly it is. It's quite glorious and very silly and you probably ought to watch it.

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FAQ about The Villain

What is The Villain about?
Handsome Stranger has agreed to escort Charming Jones to collect her inheritance from her father. But Avery Simpson wants the money and hires notorious outlaw Cactus Jack to ambush Charming. However, Cactus Jack is not very good at robbing people.
When was The Villain released?
The Villain was released in 1979.
What genres does The Villain belong to?
The Villain is categorised as Comedy, Western.
Who stars in The Villain?
The cast of The Villain includes Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paul Lynde, Foster Brooks.