Movie

The Frisco Kid

“This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.”

★ 6.1(175)19791h 59m

The Frisco Kid is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and maxdome Store in Austria. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Frisco Kid

🇦🇹 Austria

Good to know

Director: Robert Aldrich
Release date: 1979-07-06
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: English
Box office: $9,300,000
Budget: $9,200,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Frisco Kid — trailer

About The Frisco Kid

The Frisco Kid is a 1979 movie in the Adventure, Comedy and Western genres, directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford and Ramon Bieri. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 175 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Frisco Kid in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvaniabank robberrabbiamish

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Frisco Kid in Austria?+

In Austria, The Frisco Kid is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and maxdome Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Frisco Kid on Netflix?+

The Frisco Kid is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is The Frisco Kid?+

The Frisco Kid has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in The Frisco Kid?+

The Frisco Kid stars Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio and George DiCenzo.

When did The Frisco Kid come out?+

The Frisco Kid is a 1979 movie directed by Robert Aldrich.

What genre is The Frisco Kid?+

The Frisco Kid is Adventure, Comedy, Western and Drama film.

Who directed The Frisco Kid?+

The Frisco Kid was directed by Robert Aldrich.