The Frisco Kid

This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.

Directed by Robert Aldrich

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.

Cast

Gene Wilder

Avram

Harrison Ford

Tommy

Ramon Bieri

Mr. Jones

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