The Frisco Kid (1979)

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.

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Western, Drama

Stars: Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio, George DiCenzo

Release Date: 1979-07-06

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 6.1 / 10 (158 votes)

Runtime: 119 mins