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.

Release Date

July 6, 1979

Status

Released

Original Title

The Frisco Kid

Runtime

1h 59min

Budget

$9,200,000

Revenue

$9,300,000

Language

English, Yiddish

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures