The Villain

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The Villain ★½ Cactus Jack 1979 (PG)

An unfunny spoof of “B” westerns that is almost like a live-action “Roadrunner” cartoon. Douglas plays Cactus Jack, a highwayman who keeps trying to kidnap fair damsel Ann-Margret. Hero Schwar-zenegger keeps rescuing her. Lynde is amusing as the uptight Indian chief Nervous Elk. 93m/C VHS, DVD . Kirk Douglas, Ann-Margret, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paul Lynde, Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Jack Elam, Strother Martin, Robert Tessier, Mel Tillis; D: Hal Needham; W: Robert G. Kane; C: Bobby Byrne; M: Bill Justis.

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