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.
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This review of The Frisco Kid (1979) was written by John Skow and published by TIME Magazine on 12 Dec 2018.
The Frisco Kid has generally received mixed reviews.
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