The Frisco Kid (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1979, The Frisco Kid is a comedy, adventure and western film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 119 minutes. “This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Frisco Kid stars Gene Wilder as Avram, Harrison Ford as Tommy, Ramon Bieri as Mr. Jones and Val Bisoglio as Chief Gray Cloud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Frisco Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.3M at the box office.
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 The Frisco Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Frisco Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Frisco Kid (1979)?
- In US, The 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 The Frisco Kid worth watching?
- The Frisco Kid holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Frisco Kid?
- The Frisco Kid stars Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio and George DiCenzo.
- When was The Frisco Kid released?
- The Frisco Kid was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.