Nevada Smith is a 1966 American Western film starring Steve McQueen, made by Embassy Pictures and Solar Productions, in association with and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Henry Hathaway.In addition to McQueen in the title role of Nevada Smith — a name invented by that character — the cast comprises Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Arthur Kennedy, Suzanne Pleshette, Raf Vallone, Janet Margolin, Pat Hingle, Howard Da Silva, Martin Landau and Paul Fix.