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The Frisco Kid (1979)

Movie"This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs."
Audience Score
61
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PG 1 hr 59 minJul 13th, 1979Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Western
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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.
StarringGene WilderHarrison FordRamon Bieri
DirectorRobert Aldrich
WritersMichael EliasFrank Shaw

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 13th, 1979
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 14th, 2006 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$9,200,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$9,300,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Hawk Koch
Production Companies:Warner Bros. Pictures
Movie Tags:
bank robberphiladelphia, pennsylvaniarabbiamish