Evil Roy Slade (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1972, Evil Roy Slade is a comedy, tv movie and western film directed by Jerry Paris, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Orphaned and left in the desert as an infant, Evil Roy Slade (John Astin) grew up alone—save for his teddy bear—and mean. As an adult, he is notorious for being the "meanest villain in the West"—so he's thrown for quite a loop when he falls for sweet schoolteacher Betsy Potter (Pamela Austin). There's also Nelson L. Stool (Mickey Rooney), a railroad tycoon, who, along with his dimwitted nephew Clifford (Henry Gibson), is trying to get revenge on Evil Roy Slade for robbing him.
Who’s in it. Evil Roy Slade stars John Astin as Evil Roy Slade, Milton Berle as Harry Fern, Mickey Rooney as Nelson L. Stool and Henry Gibson as Clifford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Evil Roy Slade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil Roy Slade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Roy Slade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Roy Slade (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evil Roy Slade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Evil Roy Slade worth watching?
- Evil Roy Slade holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evil Roy Slade?
- Evil Roy Slade stars John Astin, Milton Berle, Mickey Rooney, Henry Gibson and Dick Shawn.
- When was Evil Roy Slade released?
- Evil Roy Slade was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.