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The Frisco Kid (1979)

Jul 6, 1979 · 1h 59m

6.1/10 TMDB user score
179 votes on TMDB

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

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.

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Top cast

  • Gene Wilder Gene Wilder Avram
  • Harrison Ford Harrison Ford Tommy
  • Ramon Bieri Ramon Bieri Mr. Jones
  • Val Bisoglio Val Bisoglio Chief Gray Cloud
  • George DiCenzo George DiCenzo Darryl Diggs
  • Leo Fuchs Leo Fuchs Chief Rabbi
  • Penny Peyser Penny Peyser Rosalie
  • William Smith William Smith Matt Diggs
  • Jack Somack Jack Somack Samuel Bender
  • Beege Barkette Beege Barkette Sarah Mindl
  • Shay Duffin Shay Duffin O'Leary
  • Walter Janovitz Walter Janovitz Old Amish Man
  • Joe Kapp Joe Kapp Monterano
  • Clyde Kusatsu Clyde Kusatsu Mr. Ping
  • Clifford A. Pellow Mr. Daniels
  • Allan Rich Allan Rich Mr. Bialik

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