Wanda Nevada
"A PRO & A CON. The rest is history."
Originally released in 1979. Wanda Nevada is a drama/western film. directed by Peter Fonda.
Starring Peter Fonda, Brooke Shields, and Fiona Lewis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Box Office
$2.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Fonda
as Beaudray Demerille
Brooke Shields
as Wanda Nevada
Fiona Lewis
as Dorothy Deerfield
Luke Askew
as Ruby Muldoon
Ted Markland
as Strap Pangburn
Severn Darden
as Merlin Bitterstix
Paul Fix
as Texas Curly
Henry Fonda
as Old Prospector
Larry Golden
as Slade, the Card Hustler
John Denos
as Billy, the Gas Station Greaser
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,411,145
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Hayward-Fonda Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wanda Nevada about?
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...
Who directed Wanda Nevada?
Wanda Nevada was directed by Peter Fonda.
How long is Wanda Nevada?
Wanda Nevada has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Wanda Nevada released?
Wanda Nevada was released on June 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wanda Nevada?
The main cast of Wanda Nevada includes Peter Fonda, Brooke Shields, Fiona Lewis, Luke Askew, Ted Markland.