

The Frisco Kid
1979 · Movie · 1h 59m · PG
AdventureComedyWesternDrama
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.3/10
Metacritic
38/100
Key crew
- Robert AldrichDirector
- Michael EliasWriter
- Frank ShawWriter
- Frank De VolOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Gene WilderAvram
- Harrison FordTommy
- Ramon BieriMr. Jones
- Val BisoglioChief Gray Cloud
- George DiCenzoDarryl Diggs
- Leo FuchsChief Rabbi
- Penny PeyserRosalie
- William SmithMatt Diggs
- Jack SomackSamuel Bender
- Beege BarketteSarah Mindl
- Shay DuffinO'Leary
- Walter JanovitzOld Amish Man
Stills
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Themes
philadelphia, pennsylvaniabank robberrabbiamish











