The Frisco Kid (1979)

  • PG
  • 07/06/1979 (US)
  • Adventure, Comedy, Western
  • 1h 59m

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

Overview

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

Cast

Gene Wilder's headshot

Gene Wilder

Avram
Harrison Ford's headshot

Harrison Ford

Tommy
Ramon Bieri's headshot

Ramon Bieri

Mr. Jones
Val Bisoglio's headshot

Val Bisoglio

Chief Gray Cloud
George DiCenzo's headshot

George DiCenzo

Darryl Diggs
Leo Fuchs's headshot

Leo Fuchs

Chief Rabbi
Penny Peyser's headshot

Penny Peyser

Rosalie
William Smith's headshot

William Smith

Matt Diggs

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