The Frisco Kid(1979)
“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.
Director
Robert Aldrich
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Gene Wilder
as Avram
Harrison Ford
as Tommy
Ramon Bieri
as Mr. Jones
Val Bisoglio
as Chief Gray Cloud
George DiCenzo
as Darryl Diggs
Leo Fuchs
as Chief Rabbi
Penny Peyser
as Rosalie
William Smith
as Matt Diggs
Jack Somack
as Samuel Bender
Beege Barkette
as Sarah Mindl
Shay Duffin
as O'Leary
Walter Janovitz
as Old Amish Man
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch The Frisco Kid?▼
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What is The Frisco Kid about?▼
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.
Who directed The Frisco Kid?▼
The Frisco Kid was directed by Robert Aldrich and released in 1979. It is a adventure, comedy, western, drama film.
How long is The Frisco Kid?▼
The Frisco Kid has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Frisco Kid?▼
The cast of The Frisco Kid includes Gene Wilder as Avram, Harrison Ford as Tommy, Ramon Bieri as Mr. Jones, Val Bisoglio as Chief Gray Cloud, George DiCenzo as Darryl Diggs and more.
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