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.
Starring
Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri
Box Office
$9.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
9 countries
Prime Video
6 countries
YouTube
2 countries
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Google Play
2 countries
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Frisco Kid earned $9.3M worldwide on a $9.2M budget — a 1% return on investment.
Year context
The Frisco Kid was released 47 years ago in 1979.
The Frisco Kid is a Adventure, Comedy, Western film with a runtime of 1h 59m.
CAST (20)
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
CA
Clifford A. Pellow
Mr. Daniels
Allan Rich
Mr. Bialik
Henry Rowland
1st Farmer (Amish Man)
Vincent Schiavelli
Brother Bruno
John Steadman
Booking Agent
Ian Wolfe
Father Joseph
BOX OFFICE
$9.2M
Budget
$9.3M
Revenue
+1%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
119 min (1h 59m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (160 votes)
Budget
$9,200,000
Box Office
$9,300,000
Profit
+$100,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Frisco Kid?
The Frisco Kid has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who stars in The Frisco Kid?
The cast of The Frisco Kid includes Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio, George DiCenzo.
How much did The Frisco Kid make at the box office?
The Frisco Kid earned $9,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $9,200,000.
What is the rating of The Frisco Kid?
The Frisco Kid has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 160 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Adventure
Comedy
Western
Drama