Lewis Tater writes Wild West dime novels and dreams of actually becoming a cowboy. When he goes west to find his dream he finds himself in possession of the loot box of two crooks who tried to rob him.
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Jeff Bridges as Lewis Tater
Alan Arkin as Bert Kessler
Blythe Danner as Miss Trout
Andy Griffith as Howard Pike
Alex Rocco as Earl
Richard B. Shull as Stout Crook
Anthony James as Lean Crook
Donald Pleasence as A.J. Nietz
Frank Cady as Pa Tater
Herb Edelman as Polo
Burton Gilliam as Lester
Matt Clark as Jackson
Dub Taylor as Nevada Ticket Agent
Marie Windsor as Woman in Nevada
Thayer David as Bank Manager
Raymond Guth as Wally
William Christopher as Bank Teller
Richard Stahl as Barber
Candice Azzara as Waitress
Wayne Storm as Lyle
Anthony Holland as Guest at Beach Party
Herman Poppe as Lowell
Jane Dulo as Mrs. Stern
Dave Morick as Cameraman
Jacques Foti as Musical Director
Stuart Nisbet as Lucky
Tucker Smith as Noodle in Pith Helmet
Titus Napoleon as Native Drummer
Barbara Brownell as Neitz' Girlfriend
Granville Van Dusen as WWI Pilot
Frank Bonner as Assistant Director at Musical Scene (uncredited)
Robert Cole as Cameraman (uncredited)
Bill Coontz as Cowboy (uncredited)
Raven Grey Eagle as Musician (uncredited)
Chester Hayes as Crew Member (uncredited)
Susan Hendershot as Dancer at Stag Party (uncredited)
Monty Laird as Cowboy (uncredited)
Ray Mace as Piano Player (uncredited)
Woodrow Parfrey as Mr. Gates - Producer (uncredited)