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The Streets of San Francisco (1972): Cast

The Streets of San Francisco (1972) movie poster

The Streets of San Francisco is a 1972 crime drama directed by Walter Grauman, starring Karl Malden as Detective Lieutenant Michael Stone, Michael Douglas and Robert Wagner. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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The Streets of San Francisco (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Walter Grauman
Genres
Crime , Drama , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Streets of San Francisco About?

The premise of The Streets of San Francisco without spoilers.

SFPD Detective Lieutenant Michael Stone (Karl Malden) teams up with the bright, college‑educated newcomer Inspector Steven Keller (Michael Douglas). Together they probe the mysterious death of a young woman found in the water, focusing on a lawyer she once knew, who quickly becomes the prime suspect in the case.

The Streets of San Francisco Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Streets of San Francisco Cast & Characters

Karl Malden leads the cast as Detective Lieutenant Michael Stone, with Michael Douglas as Steven Keller and Robert Wagner as David J. Farr. Directed by Walter Grauman; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Streets of San Francisco

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From the director

More from Walter Grauman

More films directed by Walter Grauman: Nightmare on the 13th Floor, Who Is Julia?, Covenant and Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls.

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The Streets of San Francisco Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Улицы Сан-Франциско” and “旧金山风物记”.

Also known as
  • Улицы Сан-Франциско
  • 旧金山风物记
  • Улицы Сан Франциско

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The Streets of San Francisco FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Streets of San Francisco, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Streets of San Francisco?

The Streets of San Francisco runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Streets of San Francisco released?

The Streets of San Francisco was released on September 16, 1972.

Who directed The Streets of San Francisco?

The Streets of San Francisco was directed by Walter Grauman.

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Who is in the cast of The Streets of San Francisco?

The Streets of San Francisco stars Karl Malden as Detective Lieutenant Michael Stone, Michael Douglas as Steven Keller and Robert Wagner as David J. Farr, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Streets of San Francisco have a post-credit scene?

No. The Streets of San Francisco has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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