Synopsis
A Polish rabbi wanders through the Old West on his way to lead a synagogue in San Francisco. On the way, he is nearly burned at the stake by Native Americans and almost killed by outlaws.
Scores
Overall Score
36.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
32.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
27.6%
Review Aggregate
60.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 54% of 24 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, macabre. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnylightheartedmacabrecharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Wilder | 1979 | $911,000 | $3,937,000 | (est) |
| Harrison Ford | 1979 | $561,000 | $2,423,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score54.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes12,135
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1979 | $9,346,177 | $40,384,240 |
| International | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1979 | $9,346,177 | $40,384,240 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1979 | $4,673,088 | $20,192,120 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1979 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1979 | $523,000 | $2,259,850 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1979 | $615,000 | $2,657,376 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1979 | $2,336,544 | $10,096,060 |
| Total Revenues | 1979 | $8,147,633 | $35,205,406 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1979 | $9,200,000 | $39,752,618 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1979 | $2,945,000 (est) | $12,725,159 (est) |
| Participations | 1979 | $163,000 | $704,313 |
| Residuals ? | 1979 | $187,000 | $808,015 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1979 | $1,840,000 | $7,950,524 |
| Total Expenses | 1979 | $14,335,000 | $61,940,629 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1979 | $-6,187,367 | $-26,735,223 |
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