PlotNest
US
Poster for The Frisco Kid

Movie

The Frisco Kid

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

1979 · PG · 1h 59m

Directed by Robert Aldrich

6.1

TMDB audience score
178 votes, out of 10

Trailer Where to watch

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

All options on TMDB

Where-to-watch data is provided by JustWatch through TMDB. It differs by country and changes over time, so confirm with the service before paying. PlotNest does not host or stream anything.

Find more stories like this Story Finder opens with the same format, genre and decade, so you can add a mood or a minimum score.

Trailer

Play trailer: The Frisco Kid (1979) Original Trailer [FHD]

The preview image comes from YouTube. The player loads only after you press play.

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