COMEDY . 1979 . 1h 29m . English . 5.7/10

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.

Starring Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger
5.7/10
Rating
1h 29m
Runtime
1979
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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...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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Cast
Kirk Douglas stars as Cactus Jack in The Villain.
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Year context
The Villain was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
Handsome Stranger has agreed to escort Charming Jones to collect her inheritance from her father. But Avery Simpson wants the money and hires notorious outla...
The Villain is a Comedy, Western film with a runtime of 1h 29m.

CAST (20)

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
RB
Ray Bickel
Man
JE
Jan Eddy
Sheriff
MT
Mel Todd
Conductor
JA
Jim Anderson
Bartender
EL
Ed Little
Little Man in Bar
Dick Dickinson
Dick Dickinson
Man in Bar
RB
Richard Brewer
Man in Bar
CH
Charles Haigh
Salesman
RD
Ron Duffy
Salesman

BOX OFFICE

$5.0M
Budget

STUDIOS (1)

Rastar Productions

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (158 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$5,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is The Villain?
The Villain has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in The Villain?
The cast of The Villain includes Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paul Lynde, Foster Brooks.
What is the rating of The Villain?
The Villain has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 158 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Western
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