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Quick Info

Rating

5.6/10

Release1979

Runtime1h 47m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$2,411,145

Production

United Artists

Hayward-Fonda Productions

Movie

Wanda Nevada

1979

1h 47m

5.6

Drama

Western

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.

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