The Frisco Kid

The Frisco Kid

1979 · 119 min · EN · PG · 6.1 (131 votes)
Dir. Robert Aldrich · Starring Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio, George DiCenzo, Leo Fuchs · Music Frank De Vol

This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.

AdventureComedyWestern

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.

VIBE

A gentle, often humorous journey across the American West, this film feels like a warm hug. It's about unexpected bonds and finding your way, with a touch of old-world charm meeting frontier spirit.

charmingwhimsicalheartwarmingadventuroussteadybuddy comedyroad movieclassic Hollywoodfaithfriendshipcultural clashthe American dream
philadelphiapennsylvaniabank robberrabbiamish
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