
Witness(1985)
While protecting an Amish boy – the sole witness to a brutal murder – and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.


“This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.”
Rabbi Avram arrives in Philadelphia from Poland en route to San Francisco where he will be a congregation's new rabbi. An innocent and inexperienced traveller, he is tricked by con men to pay for the trip to go west, then they leave him and his belongings scattered along a deserted road. He is befriended by a stranger, Tommy, who is a bank robber and have many adventures during their journey.

Gene Wilder
Avram

Harrison Ford
Tommy

Ramon Bieri
Mr. Jones

Val Bisoglio
Chief Gray Cloud

George DiCenzo
Darryl Diggs

Leo Fuchs
Chief Rabbi

Penny Peyser
Rosalie

William Smith
Matt Diggs

Jack Somack
Samuel Bender

Beege Barkette
Sarah Mindl
The Frisco Kid is a adventure, comedy, western, drama film released in 1979 exploring themes of philadelphia, pennsylvania, bank robber, rabbi, amish. Directed by Robert Aldrich, it stars Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri. Rabbi Avram arrives in Philadelphia from Poland en route to San Francisco where he will be a congregation's new rabbi. An innocent and inexperienced traveller, he is tricked by con men to pay for the trip to go west, then they leave him and his belongings scattered along a deserted road. He is befriended by a stranger, Tommy, who is a bank robber and have many adventures during their journey.
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