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.

Director: Robert Aldrich

Cast

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