The Villain (1979)

1979 · 89 min · Comedy, Western

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.

Directed by Hal Needham. Starring Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paul Lynde and Foster Brooks.

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