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San Francisco is a 1936 American musical-drama disaster film directed by W. S. Van Dyke, based on the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The film stars Clark Gable , Jeanette MacDonald and Spencer Tracy .
A romantic triangle set in 1906 San Francisco, with Clark Gable, Jeanette MacDonald and Spencer Tracy. The film features the Oscar-winning song "San Francisco" and depicts the devastating earthquake and fire that destroyed the city.
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- Drama, Music, Romance
- W.S. Van Dyke
- 1936-06-26
A beautiful singer and a battling priest try to reform a Barbary Coast saloon owner in the days before the big earthquake.
- The Rock (1996) First on my list of movies set in San Francisco is The Rock. This film is about an FBI chemist and a former SAS captain who break into Alcatraz with a team of Navy SEALs to stop a rogue group of Marines that’s threatening to launch chemical warheads at San Francisco unless the US government pays a ransom.
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Next on my list of movies set in San Francisco is Mrs. Doubtfire. Starring Robin Williams in one of his most memorable roles, this time-tested comedy is about a divorced man who assumes a fake identity as an elderly British nanny in order to spend more time with his children.
- Bullitt (1968) Another of the best movies set in San Francisco is Bullitt. This classic 1960s action thriller is about a policeman (played by Steve McQueen) who investigates a case after the witness he was assigned to protect is killed.
- The Princess Diaries (2001) One of my favorite movies set in San Francisco is The Princess Diaries. The story of Mia, an awkward teenage girl who discovers she’s a princess, is a heartwarming film starring a young Anne Hathaway and legendary star of stage and screen Julie Andrews.
Oct 9, 2015 · From classics like The Maltese Falcon and Bullitt to modern hits like Mrs. Doubtfire and The Rock, these movies capture the city's iconic landmarks, culture and vibe. Whether you're a local or a visitor, you'll find something to love or hate about this list of San Francisco movies.
- Casey Childers
Things really get shaken up when an aspiring opera singer becomes involved with a bawdy saloon owner and his high-society rival during the devastating earthquake of 1906. 917 IMDb 7.2 1 h 55 min 1936. X-Ray 13+. Drama · Romance · Emotional · Exciting. Available to rent or buy.
It is about a saloonkeeper and an impresario are rivals for the affections of a beautiful singer in 1906 San Francisco. Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald give decent performances.
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