San Francisco International
“Jet Packed Drama at a Giant Air Terminal!”
Synopsis
This pilot for the TV series stars Pernell Roberts as Jim Conrad, who runs an airport, much to the chagrin of his boss, "his way." In this, two plots run - a kid whose parents are splitting up decides to take off in a little red prop plane (and Conrad talks him down), and thieves played by the handsome Tab Hunter and his truly ugly sidekicks try to steal a money shipment. Roberts was replaced by Lloyd Bridges when the show went to series.
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San Francisco International (1970) TVM pilot
Type: Clip • Published 2010-07-27
Top Cast
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Pernell Roberts
Jim Conrad
Clu Gulager
Bob Hatten
Beth Brickell
Katie Barrett
Van Johnson
Lester Scott
Nancy Malone
Tina Scott
David Hartman
Ross Edwards
Ted Eccles
Davey Scott
Walter Brooke
Clifford Foster Evans
Cliff Potts
William Sturtevant
Jill Donohue
Joan Edwards
Chuck Daniel
Frank Davis
Dana Elcar
George Woodruff
Tab Hunter
Stayczek
Robert Sorrells
Dan
Jim B. Smith
Amato
Jason Wingreen
Senator
Marc Hannibal
Sgt. Dobkin
Frank Gerstle
Congressman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Screenplay & Story
- William Read Woodfield, Allan Balter
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- San Francisco International
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Llewellyn Moxey
William Read Woodfield, Allan Balter
Patrick Williams
Andrew Jackson
John Elias, Buddy Small
Allan Balter, William Read Woodfield, Frank Price
Department Leadership Roster
John Llewellyn Moxey
Director
William Read Woodfield
Writer
Allan Balter
Writer
Allan Balter
Producer
William Read Woodfield
Producer
Andrew Jackson
Director of Photography
John Elias
Editor
Buddy Small
Editor
Charles Waldo
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About San Francisco International
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is San Francisco International about?
This pilot for the TV series stars Pernell Roberts as Jim Conrad, who runs an airport, much to the chagrin of his boss, "his way." In this, two plots run - a kid whose parents are splitting up decides to take off in a little red prop plane (and Conrad talks him down), and thieves played by the handsome Tab Hunter and his truly ugly sidekicks try to steal a money shipment. Roberts was replaced by Lloyd Bridges when the show went to series.
Who directed San Francisco International?
San Francisco International was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Who stars in San Francisco International?
The principal cast of San Francisco International includes Pernell Roberts, Clu Gulager, Beth Brickell, Van Johnson, Nancy Malone.
When was San Francisco International released and how long is it?
San Francisco International was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for San Francisco International?
The original motion picture soundtrack for San Francisco International was composed by Patrick Williams.