The Frisco Kid (1979)

The Frisco Kid (1979)

This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs. 1979-07-06 United States of America 119 Min. PG-13
6.1 147 votes

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.

Cast

Gene Wilder is Avram
Avram
Harrison Ford is Tommy
Tommy
Ramon Bieri is Mr. Jones
Mr. Jones
Val Bisoglio is Chief Gray Cloud
Chief Gray Cloud
George DiCenzo is Darryl Diggs
Darryl Diggs
Leo Fuchs is Chief Rabbi
Chief Rabbi
Penny Peyser is Rosalie
Rosalie
William Smith is Matt Diggs
Matt Diggs
Jack Somack is Samuel Bender
Samuel Bender
Beege Barkette is Sarah Mindl
Sarah Mindl
Shay Duffin is O'Leary
O'Leary
Walter Janovitz is Old Amish Man
Old Amish Man

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