philadelphia, pennsylvania,bank robber,rabbi,amish

The Frisco Kid (1979)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Aldrich
  • Profile picture of Gene Wilder
    Avram Gene Wilder
  • Profile picture of Harrison Ford
    Tommy Harrison Ford
  • Profile picture of Ramon Bieri
    Mr. Jones Ramon Bieri
  • Profile picture of Val Bisoglio
    Chief Gray Cloud Val Bisoglio
  • Profile picture of George DiCenzo
    Darryl Diggs George DiCenzo
  • Profile picture of Penny Peyser
    Rosalie Penny Peyser
  • Profile picture of William Smith
    Matt Diggs William Smith
  • Profile picture of Jack Somack
    Samuel Bender Jack Somack

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Keywords

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  • bank robber
  • rabbi
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