The Frisco Kid (1979)
07/06/1979 (US) • 1h 59m
This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Avram
Tommy
Mr. Jones
Chief Gray Cloud
Darryl Diggs
Chief Rabbi
Rosalie
Matt Diggs
Samuel Bender
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