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Gene Wilder takes his most unusual role, a naive 19th-century rabbi sent from his native Poland to the fledgling Jewish community in San Francisco, in this warm-hearted comic adventure. The trusting soul is easy prey for the con men and criminals who prey on the immigrants arriving in the Philadelphia port and the rabbi, beaten but unbowed, continues his trek West solo: broke, underequipped, and hopelessly lost. Harrison Ford, fresh from Star Wars, is the roguish outlaw who adopts the determined traveler and the two become unlikely friends as they make their way through one scrape after another. Wilder makes a sincere and sympathetic hero, his faith and courage seeing him through one crisis after another, and fresh-faced Ford makes an endearing scamp of a bank robber. The meandering adventure, overlong at two hours, takes its time as the duo traverses the gorgeous American countryside and end up in the bustling Barbary Coast San Francisco of the Gold Rush era. Legendary hard-edged action director Robert Aldrich (Kiss Me Deadly, The Dirty Dozen) brings a gentle touch and easygoing humor to this family-oriented adventure, but old habits die hard. While staying within PG parameters, Aldrich adds a little grit to the Old West fistfights and gunfights. --Sean Axmaker
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By J. Kiss
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Two totally different character (both are my best favoriteds) come together in a really funny and awkward situation. The solution
of the story really good and enjoyable. Who like to laugh have to see the film.
of the story really good and enjoyable. Who like to laugh have to see the film.
By hildy
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just a great old movie, Gene Wilder is wonderful in it and Harrison Ford is perfect as the guy who helps him get to California in one piece
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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"Because there's a hangin' posse chasin' us!" This is such a great movie, and I'm thrilled that it's finally out on DVD.
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The Frisco Kid
We saw this movie several times, and loved it. We showed it to some friends last night, and sat back and laughed all over again. Love it.
Published on Dec 27 2010 by sally brown
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Gene Wilder Fans Will Enjoy
The Frisco Kid is one of Gene Wilder's more understated movies. I don't know how many people out there know about it unless your a big fan like myself. Read more
Published on July 25 2010 by Janine
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Frisco Kid
I think this was a great movie (one of the greatest western flims) and should be made into a DVD.
Published on July 5 2004 by Andrea Elizabeth
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Excellent
I agree that this is a great movie.
I'd like to mention, besides the good acting and directing, the wonderful work by the late composer Frank DeVol on this film. Read more
I'd like to mention, besides the good acting and directing, the wonderful work by the late composer Frank DeVol on this film. Read more
Published on Jun 29 2004 by Joel Dror
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The Frisco Kid
I agree with the others, put "The Frisco Kid" on DVD already!
Published on Jun 1 2004 by "sofa1957"
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A Classic
I dont want to bore you down with a summary if this movie (see above review's, there all the same), but this movie truly is a classic. Read more
Published on May 31 2004
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I dont know why!
I can not comprehend why I love this movie the way I do. I guess it is Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford who make this a great picture. Read more
Published on April 14 2004 by Stevie Rich
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Where's the DVD?
Why is this not on on DVD yet? This is a fantastic movie and my copy of it on VHS wore out already.
Published on Mar 1 2004
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DVD ???
If anyone is listening out there PUT THIS ON DVD PLEASE ?
It's one funny movie, good clean fun and that's something you don't see in the movies any longer.
It's one funny movie, good clean fun and that's something you don't see in the movies any longer.
Published on Jan 26 2004 by Draac
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Kosher Spaghetti Western
This incredible comic adventure provides a wonderful meeting of two great cultures-that of the Wild West and that of the Yiddish (East European Jewish) with Gene Wilder playing the... Read more
Published on Aug 23 2003 by Gary Selikow
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