Comedy ·Western · United States of America · 1979 · 1h 29m

The Villain

Director

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

Crew

Bobby Byrne — Director of Photography Walter Hannemann — Editor Bill Justis — Original Music Composer Robert G. Kane — Writer Mort Engelberg — Producer Bob Mackie — Costume Design

Tagline

...the fastest fun in the west!

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Hal Needham Director Bobby Byrne Director of Photography Walter Hannemann Editor Bill Justis Original Music Composer Robert G. Kane Writer Mort Engelberg Producer Bob Mackie Costume Design

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