Frisco Kid (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1935, Frisco Kid is an action, adventure and romance film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 77 minutes. “He's the two-fisted hero of the square mile of hell the Devil himself disowned!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a roustabout sailor avoids being shanghaied in 1850s San Francisco, his audacity helps him rise to a position of power in the vice industry of the infamous Barbary Coast.
Who’s in it. Frisco Kid stars James Cagney as Bat Morgan, Margaret Lindsay as Jean Barrat, Ricardo Cortez as Paul Morra and Donald Woods as Charles Ford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Frisco Kid has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frisco Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frisco Kid tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frisco Kid (1935)?
- In US, Frisco Kid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frisco Kid worth watching?
- Frisco Kid holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Frisco Kid?
- Frisco Kid stars James Cagney, Margaret Lindsay, Ricardo Cortez, Donald Woods and Lili Damita.
- When was Frisco Kid released?
- Frisco Kid was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.