The Villain
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Synopsis
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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The Villain ≣ 1979 ≣ Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2025-12-19
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Cactus Jack
Ann-Margret
Charming Jones
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Handsome Stranger
Paul Lynde
Nervous Elk
Foster Brooks
Bank Clerk
Ruth Buzzi
Damsel in Distress
Jack Elam
Avery Simpson
Strother Martin
Parody Jones
Robert Tessier
Mashing Finger
Mel Tillis
Telegraph Agent
Laura Lizer Sommers
Working Girl
Ray Bickel
Man
Jan Eddy
Sheriff
Mel Todd
Conductor
Jim Anderson
Bartender
Ed Little
Little Man in Bar
Dick Dickinson
Man in Bar
Richard Brewer
Man in Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert G. Kane
- Original Score
- Bill Justis
- Original Title
- The Villain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Needham
Robert G. Kane
Bill Justis
Bobby Byrne
Walter Hannemann
Mort Engelberg, Paul Maslansky
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Needham
Director
Mort Engelberg
Producer
Robert G. Kane
Writer
Bob Mackie
Costume Design
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Bill Justis
Original Music Composer
Bobby Byrne
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Villain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Villain?
The Villain was directed by Hal Needham.
Who stars in The Villain?
The principal cast of The Villain includes Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paul Lynde, Foster Brooks.
When was The Villain released and how long is it?
The Villain was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Villain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Villain was composed by Bill Justis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Villain?
The Villain holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).