The Villain

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Also released under the title Cactus Jack, this western spoof follows the evil schemes of the villainous Cactus Jack (Kirk Douglas) as he attempts to kidnap the beautiful Charming Jones (Ann-Margret), only to be foiled by the heroic actions of a Handsome Stranger (Arnold Schwarzenegger).
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Western
  • Directed By:
    Hal Needham
  • Written By:
    Robert G. Kane
  • In Theaters:
     wide
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  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Columbia Pictures

Cast

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
Ruth Buzzi
as Damsel in Distress
Jack Elam
as Avery Simpson
Strother Martin
as Parody Jones
Robert Tessier
as Mashing Finger
Mel Tillis
as Telegrapher
Laura Lizer Sommers
as Working Girl
Ray Bickel
as Man
James Anderson
as Bartender
Jan Eddy
as Sheriff
Mel Todd
as Conductor
Jim Anderson
as Bartender
Ed Little, Jr.
as Little Man in Bar
Dick Dickinson
as Man in Bar
Richard Brewer
as Man in Bar
Charles Haigh
as Salesman
Ron Duffy
as Salesman
Earl W. Smith
as Salesman
Mike Cerre
as Salesman
Lee Davis
as Salesman
Dick Armstrong
as Ticket Agent
Sheldon Rosner
as Little Man Outside Bank
Budd Stout
as Blacksmith
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Critic Reviews for The Villain

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  • Reclicando as velhas e mais do que conhecidas gags do Papa-Léguas, este desastre vale apenas pela linda Ann-Margret e pela agilidade impressionante de Douglas aos 63 anos de idade.

    Jun 2, 2007 | Rating: 2/5

    Pablo Villaça

    Cinema em Cena
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Audience Reviews for The Villain

  • Feb 26, 2015
    Pretty stupid but I guess I got a couple chuckles.
    Dannielle A Super Reviewer
  • Sep 12, 2014
    It's as silly as they come, this effort by Hal Needham, and you'll wonder what inducement served to bring Kirk Douglas and Ann Margret onboard this kiddie humor smorgasbord. Douglas spends most the film talking to his horse. .. and the horse gets all of the best lines. The plot? A lot of money is traveling cross country. Get the money. That's it. There's a snicker or two but ultimately it's a film that makes you mad cause it's so dumb.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Feb 14, 2008
    Oh my god why didnt he have that dress off sooner. Good to see the mighty Douglas dumbing down to some slap stick here. Great film.
    Barry L Super Reviewer
  • Mar 20, 2007
    This is supposed to be like a live-action Road Runner cartoon as Kirk Douglas' character is a version of Wile E. Coyote. Good funny comedy-western that brings good laughs.
    Dean M Super Reviewer
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