The Frisco Kid

Film - 1979 - Comedy, Drama, Western

The story

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

Starring

Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio, George DiCenzo, Leo Fuchs

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 6.4 out of 10

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Film · 1979 · Comedy · Drama · Western

The Frisco Kid

77% match1h 59mPG
HBO Max
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The Frisco Kid shares real DNA with Blade Runner 2049; stars Harrison Ford, who you rate.

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The story

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.

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Ratings
IMDb
6.4 / 10
11k votes
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54%
Tomatometer
3.25 / 5
6k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.1 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreComedy, Drama, Western
Runtime1h 59m
RatedPG
Release1979-07-06
Where to watch
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