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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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
Director
Robert Aldrich
Tagline
"This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$9,200,000
Revenue
$9,300,000
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Where to Watch
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