Review of The Frisco Kid (1979) by Daveand C — 30 Aug 2016

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

This review of The Frisco Kid (1979) was written by Daveand C on 30 Aug 2016.

The Frisco Kid has generally received mixed reviews.

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A heartwarming tale that mixes Orthodox Judaism with the Wild Wild West. Harrison Ford after Star Wars, but before Indiana Jones…

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