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The Frisco Kid

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.

19791h 59mPGAdventure, Comedy, Western, Drama

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About The Frisco Kid

Directors
Robert Aldrich
Cast
Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio, George DiCenzo, Leo Fuchs
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Western, Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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