Hell on Frisco Bay (1955): Cast & Plot
Hell on Frisco Bay is a 1955 drama thriller directed by Frank Tuttle, starring Alan Ladd as Steve Rollins, William Demarest and Joanne Dru. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jaguar Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hell on Frisco Bay About?
The premise of Hell on Frisco Bay without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Steve Rollins, a police officer falsely accused of murder, roams the fog‑laden San Francisco waterfront alone, armed and driven by vengeance. Determined to clear his name, he hunts the mob racketeers responsible for framing him, confronting danger at every pier along the Bay‑Front.
Hell on Frisco Bay Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- police corruption
- ex convict
- based on novel
- gunfight
- dysfunctional marriage
- husband wife relationship
- domineering mother
- uncle nephew relationship
- aunt nephew relationship
- italian family
- waterfront
- former actress
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- homosexual subtext
- male male relationship
- father son relationship
- wrongly accused
- san francisco bay
- catholic family
- religious fanaticism
- psychotronic film
- film noir in color
- false accusation
- ex cop
- revenge
- san quentin
- prison
- henchman
- separation
- wharf
- scar
- racketeer
- 1950s
- nightclub entertainer
- nephew
- motorboat
- frame up
- infidelity
- fisherman
- diner
- catholic priest
- san quentin penitentiary
- gangster
- san francisco california
Hell on Frisco Bay Cast & Characters
Alan Ladd leads the cast as Steve Rollins, with William Demarest as Dan Bianco and Joanne Dru as Marcia Rollins. Directed by Frank Tuttle; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Tuttle
- Alan Ladd as Steve Rollins
- William Demarest as Dan Bianco
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Edward G. Robinson as Victor Amato
Also Starring in Hell on Frisco Bay
· 15 more- Perry Lopez Mario Amato
- Paul Stewart Joe Lye
- Willis Bouchey Police Lt. Paul Neville
- Stanley Adams Hammy
- Peter Hansen Detective Connors
- Fay Wray Kay Stanley
- Renata Vanni Anna Amato
- Rod Taylor John Brodie Evans (as Rodney Taylor)
- Nestor Paiva Louis Fiaschetti
- Mae Marsh Mrs. Cobb, Steve's Landlady (uncredited)
- Anthony Caruso Sebastian Pasmonick
- George J. Lewis Father Larocca
- Jayne Mansfield Mario's Dance Partner at Nightclub (uncredited)
- Peter J. Votrian George Pasmonick
- Tina Carver Bessie Coster
More from Frank Tuttle
More films directed by Frank Tuttle: Island of Lost Women, The Magic Face, Gunman in the Streets and Suspense.
Hell on Frisco Bay Plot Summary
What happens in Hell on Frisco Bay from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Steve Rollins, Alan Ladd, a former San Francisco police officer, is released after five years in San Quentin, unjustly convicted of manslaughter in the death of a man who had been under arrest. He is greeted by his old partner Dan Bianco [William Demarest] and by his wife, Marcia Rollins [Joanne Dru], whom he shuns because she has been unfaithful.
Full summary
The whole story of Hell on Frisco Bay, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hell on Frisco Bay?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the former police officer who is the film's protagonist?
Cars in Hell on Frisco Bay
19 cars on screen, including the 1951 Buick Super and the 1954 Ford Customline.
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1951 Buick Super Minor role -
1954 Ford Customline Minor role -
1955 Ford Customline Minor role -
1950 Ford De Luxe Minor role
Hell on Frisco Bay Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Infierno en la bahía de San Francisco” and “Colère noire”.
- Also known as
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- Infierno en la bahía de San Francisco
- Colère noire
- La baia dell'inferno
- Blutige Straße
- Ад в заливе Фриско
- Ratas de San Francisco
- 血溅旧金山
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Hell on Frisco Bay FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hell on Frisco Bay, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hell on Frisco Bay?
Hell on Frisco Bay runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Hell on Frisco Bay released?
Hell on Frisco Bay was released on December 21, 1955.
Who directed Hell on Frisco Bay?
Hell on Frisco Bay was directed by Frank Tuttle.
More films by Frank Tuttle Who is in the cast of Hell on Frisco Bay?
Hell on Frisco Bay stars Alan Ladd as Steve Rollins, William Demarest as Dan Bianco and Joanne Dru as Marcia Rollins, among 19 credited actors.
Does Hell on Frisco Bay have a post-credit scene?
No. Hell on Frisco Bay has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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