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The Frisco Kid

Play trailer 2:11 Poster for The Frisco Kid PG 1979 2h 2m Western Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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54% Tomatometer 28 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
Rabbi Avram Belinsky (Gene Wilder) lands in Philadelphia intending to travel to San Francisco, where he plans on starting a synagogue. Quickly relieved of his belongings by a group of con artists, Avram optimistically sets out alone on foot toward the Wild West. He gets into one scrape after another until he is rescued, in a way, by a compassionate horseman named Tommy Lillard (Harrison Ford). Unfortunately, Tommy may not be quite as heroic as he seems, and it is still a long way to California.
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Critics Consensus

Not even a genial Gene Wilder or a dashing Harrison Ford can rescue The Frisco Kid from a monotonous procession of gently comedic sketches that never cohere into a memorable yarn.

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John Skow TIME Magazine 12/12/2018
The Frisco Kid just misses being very good, perhaps because although Wilder is funny and endearing, we never quite believe in the character he plays. Go to Full Review Gary Arnold Washington Post 12/12/2018
Robert Aldrich is an awesomely inappropriate choice to direct an ethnic Western comedy. Nothing in the material appears to stimulate -- or profit from -- Aldrich's erstwhile proficiency with violent or cynical entertainments. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
Frisco Kid remains a series of set pieces, however, and not a cohesive film. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 07/17/2022
2.5/4
A fairly pleasant time killer. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 03/11/2022
4/5
Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford are quite the duo in The Frisco Kid--it's a shame they didn't work together more. It's one of Wilder's best roles in his career, too. Go to Full Review Rick Chatenever Santa Cruz Sentinel 03/27/2019
A nice little ditty that feats neatly in the "mildly amusing" category. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tony T @tony_1969 Jan 24 Don’t listen to this critics. This movie is great! See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life Oct 16 A funny duo in Wilder and Ford. The comedy had its moments and the setting was gorgeous. The chemistry between the 2 actors was on point. Tim Treakle See more CodyZamboni Z @CodyZamboni 11/27/2024 Movie starts off amusing, with lots of slapstick, Then becomes a little more deeper. The genuine developing friendship between the two leads on their long journey to San Francisco, makes this worthwhile and rewarding. See more Steve D @RT35616104 08/15/2023 Embarrassing for all involved. See more 11/10/2020 One of my favorite movies as a child. If you love Gene Wilder &/or Harrison Ford, I highly recommend this classic comedy gem👍👍 See more 11/06/2019 CLASSIC!! Harrison Ford and Gene Wilder have absolutely amazing chemistry together!! I could watch this movie over and over again and never get tired of watching it!! See more Read all reviews
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Robert Aldrich

Director

Gene Wilder

Avram

Harrison Ford

Tommy

Ramon Bieri

Mr. Jones

Val Bisoglio

Chief Gray Cloud

George Di Cenzo

Darryl Diggs

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Movie Info

Synopsis Rabbi Avram Belinsky (Gene Wilder) lands in Philadelphia intending to travel to San Francisco, where he plans on starting a synagogue. Quickly relieved of his belongings by a group of con artists, Avram optimistically sets out alone on foot toward the Wild West. He gets into one scrape after another until he is rescued, in a way, by a compassionate horseman named Tommy Lillard (Harrison Ford). Unfortunately, Tommy may not be quite as heroic as he seems, and it is still a long way to California.
Director
Robert Aldrich
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating
PG
Genre
Western, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 13, 1979, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2012
Runtime
2h 2m
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