Evil Roy Slade (played by John Astin) is a protagonist in Evil Roy Slade.
Raised by buzzards after being abandoned as an infant, he is notorious as the meanest villain in the West. Despite his ruthless reputation, he unexpectedly falls in love with sweet schoolmarm Betsy Potter, which challenges his criminal lifestyle. Nelson L. Stool (played by Mickey Rooney) is a protagonist in Evil Roy Slade.
A wealthy railroad tycoon who repeatedly suffers robberies at the hands of Evil Roy Slade. He actively seeks revenge by orchestrating a plan to hire a legendary sheriff to capture Slade. Marshal Bing Bell (played by Dick Shawn) appears in Evil Roy Slade.
A legendary but retired singing sheriff. He is specifically hired by Nelson L. Stool to bring Evil Roy Slade to justice, serving as the primary law enforcement antagonist to Slade. Clifford (played by Henry Gibson) appears in Evil Roy Slade.
The dimwitted nephew of railway tycoon Nelson L. Stool. He assists his uncle in planning and executing revenge against Evil Roy Slade for the repeated robberies.
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Characters
Evil Roy Slade
(played by John Astin) — protagonist
Raised by buzzards after being abandoned as an infant, he is notorious as the meanest villain in the West. Despite his ruthless reputation, he unexpectedly falls in love with sweet schoolmarm Betsy Po...
Nelson L. Stool
(played by Mickey Rooney) — protagonist
A wealthy railroad tycoon who repeatedly suffers robberies at the hands of Evil Roy Slade. He actively seeks revenge by orchestrating a plan to hire a legendary sheriff to capture Slade.
Marshal Bing Bell
(played by Dick Shawn) — supporting
A legendary but retired singing sheriff. He is specifically hired by Nelson L. Stool to bring Evil Roy Slade to justice, serving as the primary law enforcement antagonist to Slade.
Clifford
(played by Henry Gibson) — supporting
The dimwitted nephew of railway tycoon Nelson L. Stool. He assists his uncle in planning and executing revenge against Evil Roy Slade for the repeated robberies.
Key Relationships
Marshal Bing Bell → Clifford
(Alliance Joint Operative)
Clifford → Evil Roy Slade
(Conflict Target Of Revenge)
Marshal Bing Bell → Evil Roy Slade
(Conflict Law Enforcement Target)
Nelson L. Stool → Marshal Bing Bell
(Professional Employer)
Nelson L. Stool → Evil Roy Slade
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Nelson L. Stool → Clifford
(Family Uncle)
Story Analysis
A comedic western tale exploring the clash between a notorious outlaw's criminal life, a tycoon's relentless revenge, and an unexpected romantic redemption.
Plot Progression
The Outlaw's Origin
The Revenge Alliance
Love vs. Law
Capture and Consequence
Directed by Jerry Paris
Evil Roy Slade (1972) · 6.3/10 · comedy, tv-movie, western
