Wanda Nevada

"A PRO & A CON. The rest is history."

Dec 12 1983 PG 1h 47m
Comedy, Mystery, Romance

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.

Plot

Romantic drama following the fortunes of a drifter named Beaudray Demerille (Peter Fonda) who wins a young orphan named Wanda (13-year-old Brooke Shields) in a poker game and takes her gold prospecting in the Grand Canyon.

Written by

Dennis Hackin

Directed by

Peter Fonda

Cast

Peter Fonda, Brooke Shields, Fiona Lewis

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

United Artists, Hayward-Fonda Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Trailers
Wanda Nevada (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Scores
# of Votes
1,635
Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA