The Villain
“...the fastest fun in the west!”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Wild West Amzon Channel, Joyn, Pluto TV | — |
| France | SFR Play | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Villain
The Villain is a 1979 English-language comedy and western film directed by Hal Needham. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 5.7/10 across 200 ratings.
The Villain was produced by Rastar Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 26, 1979, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Writers
- Robert G. Kane
- Release date
- July 26, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Production
- Rastar Productions
The Villain cast & crew
The Villain was directed by Hal Needham and written by Robert G. Kane.
The cast features Kirk Douglas as Cactus Jack, Ann-Margret as Charming Jones, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Handsome Stranger, Paul Lynde as Nervous Elk, Foster Brooks as Bank Clerk, and Ruth Buzzi as Damsel in Distress.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Justis, cinematography is by Bobby Byrne, and it was produced by Paul Maslansky and Mort Engelberg.
Is The Villain worth watching?
The Villain holds an audience score of 5.7/10 from 162 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and western, The Villain is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Villain
Kirk Douglas
Cactus Jack
Ann-Margret
Charming Jones
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Handsome Stranger
Paul Lynde
Nervous Elk
Foster Brooks
Bank Clerk
Ruth Buzzi
Damsel in Distress
Jack Elam
Avery Simpson
Strother Martin
Parody Jones
Robert Tessier
Mashing Finger
Mel Tillis
Telegraph Agent
Laura Lizer Sommers
Working Girl
Ray Bickel
Man
The Villain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Villain in United States?
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▸What language is The Villain in?
The Villain is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Villain?
The Villain runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is The Villain rated?
The Villain is rated PG. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 162 ratings.
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