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The Frisco Kid (1979)

PG  114 min  -  Comedy | Western   -  13 July 1979 (USA)
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A Polish rabbi wanders through the Old West on his way to lead a synagogue in San Francisco. On the way he is nearly burnt at the stake by Indians and almost killed by outlaws.

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Robert Aldrich
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gene Wilder ...
Harrison Ford ...
Ramon Bieri Ramon Bieri ...
Val Bisoglio ...
George DiCenzo George DiCenzo ...
Darryl Diggs (as George Ralph DiCenzo)
Leo Fuchs Leo Fuchs ...
Penny Peyser ...
William Smith ...
Jack Somack Jack Somack ...
Beege Barkette Beege Barkette ...
Sarah Mindl (as Beege Barkett)
Shay Duffin ...
O'Leary
Walter Janovitz Walter Janovitz ...
Old Amish Man (as Walter Janowitz)
Joe Kapp Joe Kapp ...
Monterano
Clyde Kusatsu ...
Mr. Ping
Clifford A. Pellow Clifford A. Pellow ...
Mr. Daniels (as Cliff Pellow)
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Storyline

A Polish rabbi wanders through the Old West on his way to lead a synagogue in San Francisco. On the way he is nearly burnt at the stake by Indians and almost killed by outlaws. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Rabbi | Indian | Old West | Outlaw | California  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Comedy | Western

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

Yiddish | English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

No Knife See more »

Filming Locations:

Colorado, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$160,292 (USA) (15 July 1979) (26 Screens)

Gross:

$9,346,177 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

According to Gene Wilder's autobiography, John Wayne was offered the part that was eventually played by Harrison Ford. The Duke loved the role and was willing to star with Wilder. However an agent tried to offer Wayne less than his usual fee and the legendary actor turned the film down. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Avram's horse gets spooked by the rattlesnake, Avram begins yelling but his mouth doesn't move. See more »

Quotes

Avram: [Trying to catch a wild 'chicken'] Chicken, chicken, chicken! Chickie-chickie-chickie-chicken! Come here,
[sing-songs]
Avram: I don't want to hurt you, I just want to eat you.
[repeats in Yiddish, 'chicken' flies away]
Avram: Come here, wait! I don't want to hurt you! I just want to make you kosher!
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Soundtracks

"Beautiful Dreamer"
Composed by Stephen Foster (as Stephen Collins Foster) See more »