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Evil Roy Slade (1972): Cast

Evil Roy Slade (1972) movie poster

Evil Roy Slade is a 1972 comedy western starring John Astin as Evil Roy Slade, Michael DiMente and Pamela Austin. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Evil Roy Slade (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genres
Western , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Evil Roy Slade About?

The premise of Evil Roy Slade without spoilers.

Orphaned in the desert and raised only with his teddy bear, Evil Roy Slade (John Astin) becomes the notorious “meanest villain in the West.” His hardened reputation is shaken when he falls for schoolteacher Betsy Potter (Pamela Austin). Meanwhile, railroad magnate Nelson L. Stool (Mickey Rooney) and his dim‑witted nephew Clifford (Henry Gibson) plot revenge for a robbery Roy committed.

Evil Roy Slade Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • character name as title
  • accountant
  • mafia accountant
  • visor
  • ankle holster
  • satire comedy
  • white horse
  • riding a white horse
  • hero riding a white horse
  • schoolteacher
  • marshal
  • gunfight
+9 more
  • goofball
  • gag humor
  • little person
  • campy
  • satire
  • reform
  • orphan
  • gunfighter
  • outlaw
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Cast & crew

Evil Roy Slade Cast & Characters

John Astin leads the cast as Evil Roy Slade, with Michael DiMente as Young Evil Roy Slade (uncredited) and Pamela Austin as Betsy Potter.

Also Starring in Evil Roy Slade

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Evil Roy Slade FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Evil Roy Slade, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Evil Roy Slade?

Evil Roy Slade runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Evil Roy Slade released?

Evil Roy Slade was released on February 18, 1972.

Who is in the cast of Evil Roy Slade?

Evil Roy Slade stars John Astin as Evil Roy Slade, Michael DiMente as Young Evil Roy Slade (uncredited) and Pamela Austin as Betsy Potter, among 42 credited actors.

Does Evil Roy Slade have a post-credit scene?

No. Evil Roy Slade has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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