The San Francisco Story (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1952, The San Francisco Story is a western film directed by Robert Parrish, running about 80 minutes. “Between the Sea and the Sierras Stood the Sin-Strewn Gateway to Gold!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After five years of being away, Rick Nelson (Joel McCrea) returns to San Francisco to find it filled with corruption - and crooked politicians. It isn't until he meets a beautiful San Franciscan (Yvonne De Carlo), that Nelson decides to get involved with bringing law-and-order to the city by the bay!
Who’s in it. The San Francisco Story stars Joel McCrea as Rick Nelson, Yvonne De Carlo as Adelaide McCall, Sidney Blackmer as Andrew Cain and Richard Erdman as Shorty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The San Francisco Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Midnight Pulp, Troma NOW and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The San Francisco Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The San Francisco Story tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The San Francisco Story (1952)?
- In US, The San Francisco Story is available to stream on fuboTV, Midnight Pulp and Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The San Francisco Story worth watching?
- The San Francisco Story holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The San Francisco Story?
- The San Francisco Story stars Joel McCrea, Yvonne De Carlo, Sidney Blackmer, Richard Erdman and Florence Bates.
- When was The San Francisco Story released?
- The San Francisco Story was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.