Frisco Kid
“He's the two-fisted hero of the square mile of hell the Devil himself disowned!”
Synopsis
After a roustabout sailor avoids being shanghaied in 1850s San Francisco, his audacity helps him rise to a position of power in the vice industry of the infamous Barbary Coast.
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Preview Clip | Frisco Kid | Warner Archive
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-03
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Bat Morgan
Margaret Lindsay
Jean Barrat
Ricardo Cortez
Paul Morra
Lili Damita
Belle Morra
Donald Woods
Charles Ford
Barton MacLane
Spider Burke
George E. Stone
Solomon "Solly" Green
Joe King
James "Jim" Daley (as Joseph King)
Addison Richards
William Coleman
Robert McWade
Judge Stephen Crawford
Joseph Crehan
McClanahan
Robert Strange
Graber
Joe Sawyer
Slugs Crippen (as Joseph Sawyer)
Fred Kohler
Shanghai Duck
Edward McWade
Tupper
Claudia Coleman
Jumping Whale
John Wray
The Weasel
Don Barclay
Drunk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff, Seton I. Miller
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Frisco Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Warren Duff, Seton I. Miller
Bernhard Kaun
Sol Polito
Owen Marks
Samuel Bischoff
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Bischoff
Producer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Owen Marks
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frisco Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frisco Kid about?
After a roustabout sailor avoids being shanghaied in 1850s San Francisco, his audacity helps him rise to a position of power in the vice industry of the infamous Barbary Coast.
Who directed Frisco Kid?
Frisco Kid was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Frisco Kid?
The principal cast of Frisco Kid includes James Cagney, Margaret Lindsay, Ricardo Cortez, Lili Damita, Donald Woods.
When was Frisco Kid released and how long is it?
Frisco Kid was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Frisco Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frisco Kid was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frisco Kid?
Frisco Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).