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The Streets of San Francisco

The Streets of San Francisco

Rugged drama of the city and its people.

19727.05 Seasons119 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Two police officers, the older Lt. Stone and the young upstart Inspector Keller, investigate murders and other serious crimes in San Francisco. Stone would become a second father to Keller as he learned the rigors and procedures of detective work.

Created by Quinn Martin
Produced by William Robert Yates
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Mike Stone

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Steve Keller

Richard Hatch

Richard Hatch

Dan Robbins

Themes & Keywords

policepolice detectiveolder man younger man relationshippolice inspectorhomicide detectivepolice lieutenantcops

About The Streets of San Francisco

The Streets of San Francisco is a crime, drama, action & adventure series that first aired in 1972 exploring themes of police, police detective, older man younger man relationship, police inspector, homicide detective, police lieutenant. Created by Quinn Martin, it stars Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Richard Hatch. Two police officers, the older Lt. Stone and the young upstart Inspector Keller, investigate murders and other serious crimes in San Francisco. Stone would become a second father to Keller as he learned the rigors and procedures of detective work.

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