The Frisco Kid
This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.
1979 · 1h 59m · PG
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Western
Directed by
Robert Aldrich
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.
Director and cast
- Robert Aldrich Director
- Gene Wilder as Avram
- Harrison Ford as Tommy
- Ramon Bieri as Mr. Jones
- Val Bisoglio as Chief Gray Cloud
- George DiCenzo as Darryl Diggs (as George Ralph DiCenzo)
- Leo Fuchs as Chief Rabbi
- Penny Peyser as Rosalie
- William Smith as Matt Diggs
- Jack Somack as Samuel Bender
- Beege Barkette Cast
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