
Evil Roy Slade
Directed by Jerry Paris
Produced by Universal Television
A lighthearted Western comedy about a notorious outlaw reformed by love, built on charm, humor, and the redemptive power of human connection.
Orphaned and left in the desert as an infant, Evil Roy Slade 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. There's also Nelson L. Stool, a railroad tycoon, who, along with his dimwitted nephew Clifford (Henry Gibson), is trying to get revenge on Evil Roy Slade for robbing him.
Questions people ask
Is Evil Roy Slade easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Does Evil Roy Slade end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Evil Roy Slade sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Evil Roy Slade scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Evil Roy Slade violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Evil Roy Slade
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Evil Roy Slade
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Evil Roy Slade, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Evil Roy Slade, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Evil Roy Slade, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































