Wanda Nevada
In the American Southwest of the 1950s, middle-aged vagabond Beaudray Demerille survives as a cardsharp who moves from town to town. But his latest victory brings him unwanted spoils in the form of Wanda Nevada, a fiery 13-year-old. At first Beaudray does everything he can to ditch Wanda -- until the girl chances upon a treasure map. But Wanda and Beaudray aren't the only ones after the loot, and they must contend with a ruthless pair of crooks.
Synopsis
In the American Southwest of the 1950s, middle-aged vagabond Beaudray Demerille survives as a cardsharp who moves from town to town. But his latest victory brings him unwanted spoils in the form of Wanda Nevada, a fiery 13-year-old. At first Beaudray does everything he can to ditch Wanda -- until the girl chances upon a treasure map. But Wanda and Beaudray aren't the only ones after the loot, and they must contend with a ruthless pair of crooks.
Ensemble
Cast
Directed by Peter Fonda
Peter Fonda
Beaudray Demerille
Brooke Shields
Wanda Nevada
Fiona Lewis
Dorothy Deerfield
Luke Askew
Ruby Muldoon
Ted Markland
Strap Pangburn
Severn Darden
Merlin Bitterstix
Paul Fix
Texas Curly
Henry Fonda
Old Prospector
Larry Golden
Slade, the Card Hustler
John Denos
Billy, the Gas Station Greaser
Robert V. Walker Jr.
Poker Player
H. Samuel Hackin
Poker Player
Charles Lawry
Truckstop Drunk
Jack Caddin
Trucker
Teri Shields
Motel Clerk
Benny Dobrofsky
Gas Station Owner
Production
The details
Release
1979
Runtime
107 min
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