The Frisco Kid
“This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.”
Synopsis
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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The Frisco Kid (1979) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-08
Top Cast
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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
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.01x
+$100K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Elias, Frank Shaw
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- The Frisco Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $9.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Michael Elias, Frank Shaw
Frank De Vol
Robert B. Hauser
Jack Horger, Irving Rosenblum, Maury Winetrobe
Mace Neufeld, Hawk Koch
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Aldrich
Director
Michael Elias
Writer
Frank Shaw
Writer
Mace Neufeld
Producer
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
Jack Horger
Editor
Irving Rosenblum
Editor
Maury Winetrobe
Editor
Terence Marsh
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Frisco Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Frisco Kid about?
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.
Who directed The Frisco Kid?
The Frisco Kid was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in The Frisco Kid?
The principal cast of The Frisco Kid includes Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio, George DiCenzo.
When was The Frisco Kid released and how long is it?
The Frisco Kid was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Frisco Kid?
The Frisco Kid had a reported production budget of $9.2M and grossed $9.3M at the worldwide box office (1.01 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Frisco Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Frisco Kid was composed by Frank De Vol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Frisco Kid?
The Frisco Kid holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).