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The Villain (1979)

★ 5.3PG89 minDirector: Hal Needham

1979 American Western comedy film

The Villain (released as Cactus Jack in the UK and Australia) is a 1979 American metrocolor Western comedy film directed by Hal Needham and starring Kirk Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ann-Margret, Paul Lynde (in his final film appearance), Foster Brooks, Strother Martin, Ruth Buzzi, Jack Elam, and Mel Tillis. It is a parody of Western films, blended with an homage to the Warner Bros. cartoon Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Villain about?
The Villain (1979) — "Cactus" Jack Slade (Kirk Douglas) is the meanest bad man in the west, or so he thinks. When a bank robbery goes awry, he lands in jail facing a hangman's noose. When the corrupt owner of the bank offers him a job, Jack sees a chance to stay alive and get rich in the process. All
Is The Villain based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Villain scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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