The Frisco Kid(1979)
This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.
The Frisco Kid Synopsis
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.
The Frisco Kid (1979) is a adventure, comedy, western and drama film directed by Robert Aldrich, released on July 6, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri and Val Bisoglio. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 177 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Aldrich
- Writers:
- Michael Elias, Frank Shaw
- Producers:
- Mace Neufeld
- Cinematographer:
- Robert B. Hauser
- Composer:
- Frank De Vol
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $9,200,000
- Revenue:
- $9,300,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Frisco Kid Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Robert Aldrich, written by Michael Elias and Frank Shaw, produced by Mace Neufeld.
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The Frisco Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 177 ratings.
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The Frisco Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Frisco Kid online?
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The Frisco Kid (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Frisco Kid?
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The main cast of The Frisco Kid (1979) includes Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio and George DiCenzo. The film was directed by Robert Aldrich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Frisco Kid released?
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The Frisco Kid was released on July 6, 1979 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Frisco Kid worth watching?
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The Frisco Kid (1979) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 177 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, comedy and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Frisco Kid?
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