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The Frisco Kid (1979)

06/07/1979 (US)•Adventure, Comedy, Western, Drama•1h 59m
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Gene Wilder

      Gene Wilder

      Avram

    2. Harrison Ford

      Harrison Ford

      Tommy

    3. Ramon Bieri

      Ramon Bieri

      Mr. Jones

    4. Val Bisoglio

      Val Bisoglio

      Chief Gray Cloud

    5. George DiCenzo

      George DiCenzo

      Darryl Diggs

    6. Leo Fuchs

      Chief Rabbi

    7. Penny Peyser

      Penny Peyser

      Rosalie

    8. William Smith

      William Smith

      Matt Diggs

    9. Jack Somack

      Jack Somack

      Samuel Bender

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    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$9,200,000.00

    Revenue$9,300,000.00

    Keywords

    • philadelphia, pennsylvania
    • bank robber
    • rabbi
    • amish

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