Review of The Frisco Kid (1979) by Ronnie B — 12 Mar 2007

This is a classic comedy that many people missed.

This review of The Frisco Kid (1979) was written by Ronnie B on 12 Mar 2007.

The Frisco Kid has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Orlok W (1,270) on 13 May 2012

Not at all what I was expecting. Not as funny...but not bad! Harrison ford is so so so young! Gene wilder is classic…

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By Moore S (133) on 21 Sep 2016

If you're a fan of Gene Wilder or Harrison Ford, you don't want to pass over this film…

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By Brian B (2,161) on 16 Aug 2009

The pacing of the film suffers from the episodic nature of the story but thanks to a strong central performance from Wilder is still a pleasant…

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By Daveand C (1) on 30 Aug 2016

We absolutely love this movie and thank Gene Wilder for his wonderful portrayal…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 10 Aug 2012

The Frisco Kid has a certain softness at its center…

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By Terri H (1,064) on 10 Feb 2009

Thought it was a comedy, but it has very few funny moments. Still, helps pass the time on a slow Sunday…

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By Laurence R (35) on 16 Jun 2009

Apparently I enjoyed this more than most people. Gene Wilder is terrific and very well cast…

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By Rated N (134) on 18 Mar 2017

140620: Reminded me of 4 for Texas (1963). Better though. Enjoyed Wilder. He stole this whole film making me laugh along the way…

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By Brian S (2,291) on 26 Mar 2009

I remember that as a kid I was confused by why this was made…

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By Julien G (201) on 11 Jul 2010

Absolument genial. Divinement drole. Le final est enorme. Oy gevald…

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