Movie·1979·1h 59m
The Frisco Kid
This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.
Directed By
Robert Aldrich
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Michael Elias, Frank Shaw
Producer
Mace Neufeld, Hawk Koch
Cinematography
Robert B. Hauser
Music
Frank De Vol
Editor
Jack Horger
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
170 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Gene Wilder
Avram
Harrison Ford
Tommy
Ramon Bieri
Mr. Jones
Val Bisoglio
Chief Gray Cloud
George DiCenzo
Darryl Diggs
Leo Fuchs
Chief Rabbi
Penny Peyser
Rosalie
William Smith
Matt Diggs
Jack Somack
Samuel Bender
Beege Barkette
Sarah Mindl
Shay Duffin
O'Leary
Walter Janovitz
Old Amish Man
Joe Kapp
Monterano
Clyde Kusatsu
Mr. Ping
Clifford A. Pellow
Mr. Daniels
Allan Rich
Mr. Bialik
Henry Rowland
1st Farmer (Amish Man)
Vincent Schiavelli
Brother Bruno
// crew
Crew
Robert Aldrich
Director
Michael Elias
Writer
Frank Shaw
Writer
Mace Neufeld
Producer
Hawk Koch
Executive Producer
Jack Horger
Editor
Maury Winetrobe
Editor
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Irving Rosenblum
Editor
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