The Frisco Kid (1979)

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

Movie · Adventure, Comedy, Western, Drama · 1h 59m · Rated 6.1/10 on TMDB · Released July 6, 1979

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.

Directed by Robert Aldrich

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

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