The Frisco Kid

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

19791h 59m6.1(177 votes)

AdventureComedyWesternDrama

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 befri…

The Frisco Kid (1979) is a adventure, comedy, western, and drama film directed by Robert Aldrich. It stars Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, and Ramon Bieri. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 177 votes.

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Director

Robert Aldrich

Cast

Gene Wilder

Avram

Harrison Ford

Tommy

Ramon Bieri

Mr. Jones

Val Bisoglio

Chief Gray Cloud

George DiCenzo

Darryl Diggs

Leo Fuchs

Chief Rabbi

Penny Peyser

Rosalie

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Who stars in The Frisco Kid?

The Frisco Kid stars Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, and Val Bisoglio, and was directed by Robert Aldrich.

How long is The Frisco Kid?

The Frisco Kid has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.

When did The Frisco Kid come out?

The Frisco Kid was released in 1979.

What genre is The Frisco Kid?

The Frisco Kid is a adventure, comedy, western, and drama film.

Is The Frisco Kid worth watching?

The Frisco Kid holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.