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The Frisco Kid
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The Frisco Kid

1979-07-06 · 119 min · ★ 6.1

Adventure · Comedy · Western · Drama

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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Directors
Robert Aldrich
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,200,000
Revenue
USD 9,300,000

Top Cast

Gene WilderGene WilderAvram
Harrison FordHarrison FordTommy
Ramon BieriRamon BieriMr. Jones
Val BisoglioVal BisoglioChief Gray Cloud
George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoDarryl Diggs
Leo FuchsLeo FuchsChief Rabbi
Penny PeyserPenny PeyserRosalie
William SmithWilliam SmithMatt Diggs
Jack SomackJack SomackSamuel Bender
Beege BarketteBeege BarketteSarah Mindl
Shay DuffinShay DuffinO'Leary
Walter JanovitzWalter JanovitzOld Amish Man
Joe KappJoe KappMonterano
Clyde KusatsuClyde KusatsuMr. Ping
Clifford A. PellowMr. Daniels
Allan RichAllan RichMr. Bialik
Henry RowlandHenry Rowland1st Farmer (Amish Man)
Vincent SchiavelliVincent SchiavelliBrother Bruno
John SteadmanJohn SteadmanBooking Agent
Ian WolfeIan WolfeFather Joseph

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