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.
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Where is The Frisco Kid streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid is a 1979 English-language adventure, comedy and western film directed by Robert Aldrich. The cast is led by Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Frisco Kid was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 6, 1979, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Writers
- Michael Elias, Frank Shaw
- Release date
- July 6, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Frisco Kid cast & crew
The Frisco Kid was directed by Robert Aldrich and written by Michael Elias and Frank Shaw.
The cast features Gene Wilder as Avram, Harrison Ford as Tommy, Ramon Bieri as Mr. Jones, Val Bisoglio as Chief Gray Cloud, George DiCenzo as Darryl Diggs, and Leo Fuchs as Chief Rabbi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank De Vol, cinematography is by Robert B. Hauser, and it was produced by Mace Neufeld and Hawk Koch.
Is The Frisco Kid worth watching?
The Frisco Kid holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 170 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, comedy, and western, The Frisco Kid is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Frisco Kid
Gene Wilder
Avram
Harrison Ford
Tommy
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
The Frisco Kid — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Frisco Kid in United States?
The Frisco Kid is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Frisco Kid in?
The Frisco Kid is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Yiddish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Frisco Kid?
The Frisco Kid runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Frisco Kid rated?
The Frisco Kid is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 170 ratings.
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