The San Francisco Story
“Between the Sea and the Sierras Stood the Sin-Strewn Gateway to Gold!”
Synopsis
After five years of being away, Rick Nelson returns to San Francisco to find it filled with corruption - and crooked politicians. It isn't until he meets a beautiful San Franciscan, that Nelson decides to get involved with bringing law-and-order to the city by the bay!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Parrish
- Screenplay & Story
- D.D. Beauchamp
- Original Title
- The San Francisco Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fidelity-Vogue Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Parrish
D.D. Beauchamp, William Bowers, Richard Summers-Calvert
John F. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Parrish
Director
William Bowers
Writer
D.D. Beauchamp
Screenplay
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The San Francisco Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The San Francisco Story about?
After five years of being away, Rick Nelson returns to San Francisco to find it filled with corruption - and crooked politicians. It isn't until he meets a beautiful San Franciscan, that Nelson decides to get involved with bringing law-and-order to the city by the bay!
Who directed The San Francisco Story?
The San Francisco Story was directed by Robert Parrish.
Who stars in The San Francisco Story?
The principal cast of The San Francisco Story includes Joel McCrea, Yvonne De Carlo, Sidney Blackmer, Richard Erdman, Florence Bates.
When was The San Francisco Story released and how long is it?
The San Francisco Story was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The San Francisco Story based on a book or true story?
The San Francisco Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Summers-Calvert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The San Francisco Story?
The San Francisco Story holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).