Watch The Frisco Kid (1979) Official Trailer
This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.
6.1 / 10 IMDb July 6, 1979 1h 59m
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
Runtime
1h 59m
Release Date
July 6, 1979
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Western, Drama
Status
Released
Budget
$9,200,000
Revenue
$9,300,000
Languages
English, Yiddish
Country
United States of America
Producers
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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
Joe Kapp
as Monterano
Clyde Kusatsu
as Mr. Ping
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Clifford A. Pellow
as Mr. Daniels
Allan Rich
as Mr. Bialik
Henry Rowland
as 1st Farmer (Amish Man)
Vincent Schiavelli
as Brother Bruno
John Steadman
as Booking Agent
Ian Wolfe
as Father Joseph
Production Companies
Warner Bros. PicturesThe Frisco Kid Official Trailer 1979
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