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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 59m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresAdventure, Comedy, Western
Votes177
DirectorRobert Aldrich
WritersMichael Elias, Frank Shaw
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Frisco Kid
About The Frisco Kid
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.
Directed by Robert Aldrich, The Frisco Kid leans on a strong ensemble — Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1979.
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