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The Frisco Kid 1979 Directed by Robert Aldrich

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Yiddish
Gneres Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Western
Production Company Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget $9,200,000
Revenue $9,300,000
Release Date 6 July 1979
119 mins
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Ramon Bieri Mr. Jones
Val Bisoglio Chief Gray Cloud
George DiCenzo Darryl Diggs
Leo Fuchs Chief Rabbi
Penny Peyser Rosalie
William Smith Matt Diggs
Jack Somack Samuel Bender
Beege Barkette Sarah Mindl
Shay Duffin O'Leary
Walter Janovitz Old Amish Man
Joe Kapp Monterano
Clyde Kusatsu Mr. Ping
Clifford A. Pellow Mr. Daniels
Allan Rich Mr. Bialik
Henry Rowland 1st Farmer (Amish Man)
Vincent Schiavelli Brother Bruno
John Steadman Booking Agent
Ian Wolfe Father Joseph
Steffen Zacharias Herschel Rosensheine
Eda Reiss Merin Mrs. Bender
Kenny Selko Little Boy
Warren Selko Little Boy
John Bleifer First Rabbi
Herbert Mitchel Black Man
David Bradley Julius Rosensheine
Richard Dunham Second Farmer (Amish Man)
Bret Briggs Little Amish Boy
Brad Briggs Little Amish Boy
Chip Frye Teenage Boy
June Constable Amish Wife
Jacques Hampton Fisherman #1
Roy Kaye Fisherman #2
Catherine Chase Lady on Train
Howard Gudmundson Railroad Employee Applicant
Marty White Railroad Employee Applicant
George Barrows Ticket Purchaser
Gloria Hayes Indian Maiden
Alex Romero Wild Old Man
Robert Padilla Medicine Man
Frank De Vol Piano Player (Old Timer)
Alvin Greenman Wedding Guest
Joe Massengale Cowboy #1
Richard Kennedy Cowboy #2
Dick Dickinson Cowboy #3
Allen Keller Cowboy #4
Tom Lillard Sheriff
Karl Lukas Bartender
Young Jue Waiter
Christine Glazier Dance Hall Girl
Hank Robinson Croupier
Angelyne Busty Lady (uncredited)
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