- Release Date: 1979
- Runtime: 89 min
- Genre: Comedy, Western
- Starring: Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paul Lynde ... see all
- Director: Hal Needham
- Plot: The cowboy Handsome Stranger will escort miss Charming Jones to get a large sum of money from her father, Parody Jones. But the rich Avery Jones wants to lay his... Read more
User Reviews
incredibly stupid fun
Aug 03, 2005
planktonrules - imdb.com
Aug 03, 2005planktonrules - imdb.com
This is a perfect film if you just want to turn off your brain and have a good laugh. I was amazed at how low rated this film is--perhaps too many people take this film too seriously! This was never... Full review
A true live-action Roadrunner cartoon!
May 14, 2005
randyjabel - imdb.com
May 14, 2005randyjabel - imdb.com
If you like goofy-funny movies, this is a classic that will keep you laughing! Ann-Margaret plays the gorgeous Charming Jones, who recruits the help of Handsome Stranger (a VERY young Arnold Schwarzenegger) to escort her as she transfers her inherited... Full review
It's supposed to be a LIVE action Road Runner Cartoon!
Nov 01, 2004
agspam - imdb.com
Nov 01, 2004agspam - imdb.com
You people have completely missed the point of the movie! When Kirk Douglas falls off the cliff, or off his horse, he is not intended to be hurt! Didn't you get it when he painted a tunnel on the big... Full review
hilarious film, just like Roadrunner
Jul 10, 2004
barryaus - imdb.com
Jul 10, 2004barryaus - imdb.com
Almost like a Roadrunner cartoon, but live action. Pretty much all the clichés you can think of, including names such as "Handsome Stranger" for the handsome stranger played by Ah-nold, and "Charming" for the beautiful heroine. Frankly, IMHO, Kirk Douglas's... Full review
Hilarious
Jun 02, 2004
leahshunter - imdb.com
Jun 02, 2004leahshunter - imdb.com
An excellent family film! This film is one that needs to be seen more than one time to catch all the one liners. However, if you are looking for an action film, this is not it.If you don't think a... Full review
Douglas Fan
Jan 21, 2004
Rocking_Newf - imdb.com
Jan 21, 2004Rocking_Newf - imdb.com
First when I seen this film I nearly cracked up,Kirk has filled the role as usually , Fanastically. Always admired his sick sense of humour. I see Micheal has follwed his footsteps like his movies aswell But where did Kirk... Full review
The best Road Runner / Wile E. Coyote remake ever!
Sep 18, 2003
Sam Cornelius - imdb.com
Sep 18, 2003Sam Cornelius - imdb.com
Both Kirk Douglas & his horse 'Whiskey' should have both gotten an oscar for their performances in this movie. Arnie was at his best and Ann-Margret did Ann-Margret, perfectly. I could watch this movie over and over. This movie will... Full review
Live action Road Runner cartoon!!
Apr 09, 2003
Frank-97 - imdb.com
Apr 09, 2003Frank-97 - imdb.com
I first saw this movie in the theater when it was originally released. I had NO IDEA what it was about and I was kind of puzzled at first by it...then I really got into it and laughed uproariously throughout!!!... Full review
Hilarious!
Dec 03, 2002
grahamsj2 - imdb.com
Dec 03, 2002grahamsj2 - imdb.com
This film is hilarious. Everyone in it obviously had a great time making the film and it shows! Kirk Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ann Margaret (whew!) and Paul Lynde are all wonderful! A short appearance by Foster Brooks is great. But... Full review
Good Fun
Sep 06, 2001
Lamia7609 - imdb.com
Sep 06, 2001Lamia7609 - imdb.com
I can't understand why most people think every movie is trying to be Citizen Kane. I mean I love steak, but I would tire of it if I had to eat it every day. Sometimes you need pudding. This movie... Full review
Critics Reviews
| May 06, 2002DVD Talk
Flash forward 23 years: The Villain is terrible.
I thought the movie was hilarious.
The Villain wants to be a hilarious slapstick poke at the western genre, but only preteens will find it of any value.
... Full Review
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The Villain promo 1984
"The Villain" movie promo with Kirk Douglas and Schwarzenegger 1979

