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FilmComedyAdventureWestern

The Frisco Kid (1979)

PG · 1979-07-06 · 1h 59m · EN
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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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Michael EliasWriterRobert AldrichDirectorFrank ShawWriter
Budget
$9.2M
Box office
$9.3M

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Gene WilderGene WilderAvramHarrison FordHarrison FordTommyRamon BieriRamon BieriMr. JonesVal BisoglioVal BisoglioChief Gray CloudGeorge DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoDarryl DiggsLeo FuchsLeo FuchsChief RabbiPenny PeyserPenny PeyserRosalieWilliam SmithWilliam SmithMatt DiggsVincent SchiavelliVincent SchiavelliBrother BrunoJack SomackJack SomackSamuel BenderBeege BarketteBeege BarketteSarah MindlShay DuffinShay DuffinO'Leary

Keywords

Philadelphia, pennsylvaniaBank robberAmishRabbi

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Adventure · WesternTheme affinityPhiladelphia Pennsylvania · Bank Robber · AmishDialogue densityComedyDirector preference231413Actor preference168886 · 85071 · 46322Country preferenceUs

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What is The Frisco Kid about?

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.

How long is The Frisco Kid?

The Frisco Kid has a runtime of 119 minutes.

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