The Frisco Kid

Robert Aldrich
1979-07-06

This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.
6.1
119 min

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

Name Character Team
Gene Wilder Avram Unowned
Harrison Ford Tommy Calvin and Nobbs
Ramon Bieri Mr. Jones Unowned
Val Bisoglio Chief Gray Cloud Unowned
George DiCenzo Darryl Diggs Unowned
Leo Fuchs Chief Rabbi Unowned
Penny Peyser Rosalie Unowned
William Smith Matt Diggs Unowned
Jack Somack Samuel Bender Unowned
Beege Barkette Sarah Mindl Unowned
Shay Duffin O'Leary Unowned
Walter Janovitz Old Amish Man Unowned
Joe Kapp Monterano Unowned
Clyde Kusatsu Mr. Ping Unowned
Clifford A. Pellow Mr. Daniels Unowned
Allan Rich Mr. Bialik Unowned
Henry Rowland 1st Farmer (Amish Man) Unowned
Vincent Schiavelli Brother Bruno Unowned
John Steadman Booking Agent Unowned
Ian Wolfe Father Joseph Unowned
Steffen Zacharias Herschel Rosensheine Unowned
Eda Reiss Merin Mrs. Bender Unowned
Kenny Selko Little Boy Unowned
Warren Selko Little Boy Unowned
John Bleifer First Rabbi Unowned
Ben Kahlon Rabbi Unowned
Michael Elias Rabbi Unowned
Rolfe Sedan Rabbi Unowned
Rusty Blitz Rabbi Unowned
Sam Nudell Rabbi Unowned
Gabriel Curtiz Rabbi Unowned
Larry Gelman Rabbi Unowned
Zachary Berger Rabbi Unowned
Martin Garner Rabbi Unowned
Herbert Mitchel Black Man Unowned
David Bradley Julius Rosensheine Unowned
Richard Dunham Second Farmer (Amish Man) Unowned
Bret Briggs Little Amish Boy Unowned
Brad Briggs Little Amish Boy Unowned
Chip Frye Teenage Boy Unowned
June Constable Amish Wife Unowned
Jacques Hampton Fisherman #1 Unowned
Roy Kaye Fisherman #2 Unowned
Catherine Chase Lady on Train Unowned
Linda Stearns Mother Unowned
Heidi Stearns Jane Unowned
Howard Gudmundson Railroad Employee Applicant Unowned
Marty White Railroad Employee Applicant Unowned
George Barrows Ticket Purchaser Unowned
Gloria Hayes Indian Maiden Unowned
Alex Romero Wild Old Man Unowned
Robert Padilla Medicine Man Unowned
Frank De Vol Piano Player (Old Timer) Unowned
Alvin Greenman Wedding Guest Unowned
Joe Massengale Cowboy #1 Unowned
Richard Kennedy Cowboy #2 Unowned
Dick Dickinson Cowboy #3 Unowned
Allen Keller Cowboy #4 Unowned
Tom Lillard Sheriff Unowned
Karl Lukas Bartender Unowned
Young Jue Waiter Unowned
Christine Glazier Dance Hall Girl Unowned
Hank Robinson Croupier Unowned
Angelyne Busty Lady (uncredited) Unowned