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The Frisco Kid

The Frisco Kid
★ 6.1/10•1979•1h 59m•PG•Adventure•Comedy•Western

This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.

Rabbi Avram arrives in Philadelphia from Poland en route to San Francisco where he will be a congregation's new rabbi. An innocent and inexperienced traveller, he is tricked by con men to pay for the trip to go west, then they leave him and his belongings scattered along a deserted road. He is befriended by a stranger, Tommy, who is a bank robber and have many adventures during their journey.

Robert Aldrich · Director

Michael Elias · Writer

Frank Shaw · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 59m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 6, 1979
Budget$9,200,000
Revenue$9,300,000

Actors

Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder

Avram

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Tommy

Ramon Bieri

Ramon Bieri

Mr. Jones

Val Bisoglio

Val Bisoglio

Chief Gray Cloud

George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

Darryl Diggs

Leo Fuchs

Leo Fuchs

Chief Rabbi

Penny Peyser

Penny Peyser

Rosalie

William Smith

William Smith

Matt Diggs

Jack Somack

Jack Somack

Samuel Bender

Beege Barkette

Beege Barkette

Sarah Mindl

Shay Duffin

Shay Duffin

O'Leary

Walter Janovitz

Walter Janovitz

Old Amish Man

Joe Kapp

Joe Kapp

Monterano

Clyde Kusatsu

Clyde Kusatsu

Mr. Ping

Clifford A. Pellow

Mr. Daniels

Allan Rich

Allan Rich

Mr. Bialik

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