The Frisco Kid List Price: $14.98 Our Price: $7.74 Your Save: $ 7.24 ( 48% ) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Manufacturer: Warner Home Video Starring: Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio, George DiCenzo Directed By: Robert Aldrich Average Customer Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: Warner Brothers EAN: 9781419817106 Format: Closed-captioned ISBN: 1419817108 Label: Warner Home Video Manufacturer: Warner Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Warner Home Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: 2006-02-14 Running Time: 119 Studio: Warner Home Video Theatrical Release Date: 1979-07-13 Related Items The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother Silver Streak Young Frankenstein The World's Greatest Lover Yellowbeard Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: One of Gene Wilder's Best Comment: One of my all-time favorite Gene Wilder movies. A true gem of a story which shows a wide range of Mr. Wilder's talent. The viewer can really connect with his character's struggle as he makes his way across a often hostile young America. Customer Rating: Summary: unlikely buddy flick Comment: I bought this in a Gene Wilder-movie-buying frenzy. I'm not really sure what triggered it--perhaps watching Blazing Saddles with the kids. Gene Wilder is Avram, a Polish rabbi. He barely made it through rabbi school--ending up a close 87th out of 88 students in his class. But he's perfect to fill the request for a rabbi in "the village of San Francisco." Avram is a fish out of water in America, and almost immediately ends up robbed of his money and possessions. Enter Harrison Ford as Tommy Lillard, a bank robber. The unlikely duo travels cross-country, facing one peril after another, and becoming inseparable friends. Initially, I was a bit wary. It seemed that Avram was going to be portrayed as a comedic victim, and, in much the same way that I didn't like watching the boxing scenes in Rocky, I didn't want to see him being swindled and taken advantage of at every turn, or having to be rescued, either by Tommy or Divine Providence. Avram is naive and gullible, but he's also kind and generous and unshakable in his faith. And despite his poor showing in rabbinical school, he's not stupid. And what's really lovely is that he's a character you can really respect. Not because he's otherworldly, or espouses moral values, but because he's genuine, in the way very few people are. I was struck by how different The Frisco Kid was from current movies with similar themes. It's much slower-paced, for one thing, and the humor isn't quite as over-the-top. The biggest difference, though, was the characters. Maybe I've just been watching the wrong movies, but these characters seemed more three-dimensional and their development more subtle than their contemporary counterparts. I think it's that we're not hit over the head with the changes. I detected a distinct lack of anvils. We know Tommy and Avram have changed through their association with each other, but neither changes his basic self. I'm glad I bought this one--I'm sure I'll watch it again. Customer Rating: Summary: I love this movie! Comment: From the first time I saw it I loved this film! My whole family enjoyed it together and we have not stopped loving it. I have shared it with my friends who have also loved it. Customer Rating: Summary: Service in time and good quality material Comment: I needed the DVD for an specific time and it arrived just when I needed it Customer Rating: Summary: gift to my aunt Comment: My aunt requested this dvd as she had seen it and loved it. As a thank you gift, I ordered this and sent it to her. Editorial Reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: One of Gene Wilder's Best Comment: One of my all-time favorite Gene Wilder movies. A true gem of a story which shows a wide range of Mr. Wilder's talent. The viewer can really connect with his character's struggle as he makes his way across a often hostile young America. Customer Rating: Summary: unlikely buddy flick Comment: I bought this in a Gene Wilder-movie-buying frenzy. I'm not really sure what triggered it--perhaps watching Blazing Saddles with the kids. Gene Wilder is Avram, a Polish rabbi. He barely made it through rabbi school--ending up a close 87th out of 88 students in his class. But he's perfect to fill the request for a rabbi in "the village of San Francisco." Avram is a fish out of water in America, and almost immediately ends up robbed of his money and possessions. Enter Harrison Ford as Tommy Lillard, a bank robber. The unlikely duo travels cross-country, facing one peril after another, and becoming inseparable friends. Initially, I was a bit wary. It seemed that Avram was going to be portrayed as a comedic victim, and, in much the same way that I didn't like watching the boxing scenes in Rocky, I didn't want to see him being swindled and taken advantage of at every turn, or having to be rescued, either by Tommy or Divine Providence. Avram is naive and gullible, but he's also kind and generous and unshakable in his faith. And despite his poor showing in rabbinical school, he's not stupid. And what's really lovely is that he's a character you can really respect. Not because he's otherworldly, or espouses moral values, but because he's genuine, in the way very few people are. I was struck by how different The Frisco Kid was from current movies with similar themes. It's much slower-paced, for one thing, and the humor isn't quite as over-the-top. The biggest difference, though, was the characters. Maybe I've just been watching the wrong movies, but these characters seemed more three-dimensional and their development more subtle than their contemporary counterparts. I think it's that we're not hit over the head with the changes. I detected a distinct lack of anvils. We know Tommy and Avram have changed through their association with each other, but neither changes his basic self. I'm glad I bought this one--I'm sure I'll watch it again. Customer Rating: Summary: I love this movie! Comment: From the first time I saw it I loved this film! My whole family enjoyed it together and we have not stopped loving it. I have shared it with my friends who have also loved it. Customer Rating: Summary: Service in time and good quality material Comment: I needed the DVD for an specific time and it arrived just when I needed it Customer Rating: Summary: gift to my aunt Comment: My aunt requested this dvd as she had seen it and loved it. As a thank you gift, I ordered this and sent it to her. It's 1850 and new rabbi Avram Belinski sets out from Philadelphia toward San Francisco. Cowpoke bandit Tom Lillard hasn't seen a rabbi before. But he knows when one needs a heap of help. And getting this tenderfoot to Frisco in one piece will cause a heap of trouble - with the law, Native Americans and a bunch of killers. Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford are one feisty team as rabbi and rescuer in this rough-'n'-ready romp that rivals Wilder's earlier Blazing Saddles in Wild West hilarity. Director Robert Aldrich is a seasoned hand at blending roughhouse and laughter, as fans of his earlier The Dirty Dozen and The Longest Yard will attest. With a full posse of screen talents, The Frisco Kid rides tall in the comedy saddle. Director: Robert Aldrich Starring: Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri Ask about this healthcare product "The Frisco Kid" in the forum Give review on this healthcare product "The Frisco Kid" in the forum Search related information in the forum