Gene Wilder
Avram
1979•1h 59m•Released•EN
The Frisco Kid
“This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.”
Overview
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 Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
July 6, 1979
Runtime
1h 59m
Rating
6.1 / 10
Votes
177
Budget
$9,200,000
Revenue
$9,300,000
Status
Released
Popularity
3.0
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