Frisco Sal (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1945, Frisco Sal is a mystery and western film directed by George Waggner, running about 94 minutes. “The Shock-Spot of the World in All Its Tameless, Shameless Glory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sal comes to the Barbary Coast from New England to find out who murdered her brother. She gets a job signing in Dude's saloon, falls in love with Dude, then wonders if he might be involved in the murder.
Who’s in it. Frisco Sal stars Susanna Foster as Sally Warren, Turhan Bey as Dude Forante, Alan Curtis as Rio Jordan aka John Warren and Andy Devine as Bunny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Frisco Sal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frisco Sal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frisco Sal tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frisco Sal (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frisco Sal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frisco Sal worth watching?
- Frisco Sal holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frisco Sal?
- Frisco Sal stars Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey, Alan Curtis, Andy Devine and Thomas Gomez.
- When was Frisco Sal released?
- Frisco Sal was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.