Review of The Frisco Kid (1979) by Pablo I — 29 Jan 2008

One of those movies you stumble while channel surfung and stay until the end, simple humor.

This review of The Frisco Kid (1979) was written by Pablo I on 29 Jan 2008.

The Frisco Kid has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ruth L (655) on 04 Feb 2010

Here chicky chicky chicky! I don't want to hurt you, I just want to make you kosher…

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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 Jess L (793) on 06 Feb 2013

Took a while... ages really to get into some good comedy but when there were laughs they were great. Definitely way too long…

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By Marybeth F (32) on 28 Aug 2009

Really cute movie. Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford are great together. Gene is a Rabbi from Poland looking for his American finacee…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 05 Feb 2011

This is a real Jewish-American tale, would definately be appreciated by people with a background in both…

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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 12 Dec 2012

I wanted to like it so much more. Gene Wilder's performance and the fun premise make it worth watching…

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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 A M (177) on 13 May 2010

My whole family loves this movie. My grandfather loved this movie so much that we had to buy it again after one month since he wore it out…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 30 Mar 2013

I don't care what the critics said about this, I think it;s a funny and charming movie. A young Harrison Ford and a young Gene Wilder…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 07 Jan 2011

This isn't a very well known comedy, but it's very funny and it was interesting to see Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford working together in a…

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