The Villain
1979, English. Directed by Hal Needham.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Hal NeedhamDirector
- Kirk DouglasCactus Jack
- Ann-MargretCharming Jones
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerHandsome Stranger
- Paul LyndeNervous Elk
- Foster BrooksBank Clerk
- Ruth BuzziDamsel in Distress
- Jack ElamAvery Simpson
- Strother MartinParody Jones
- Robert TessierMashing Finger
- Mel TillisTelegraph Agent
- Laura Lizer SommersWorking Girl
- Ray BickelMan
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert G. Kane
- Budget
- $5M
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The Villain: quick answers
Is The Villain worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 171 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Villain?
The Villain runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Villain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Villain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Villain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Villain is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Villain on?
The Villain isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 July 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Villain?
If you liked The Villain, try Support Your Local Sheriff!, Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown, Carry On Cowboy.
Who directed The Villain?
The Villain (1979) was directed by Hal Needham and stars Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger.