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San Francisco Movie Tours

California · United States

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This is our meeting point right along the Bay's edge. Just a flat 5-10 minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf's famous Pier 39

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the cinematic landscape of San Francisco. This city has served as the dramatic backdrop for countless masterpieces of American cinema. …

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  2. 2The Transamerica Pyramid Lens

    Observe the Transamerica Pyramid looming in the distance, a structural marvel completed in 1972. In the James Bond film 'A View to a Kill', this edifice was central to a high-stakes struggle. …

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  3. 3Montgomery Street Mystique

    We now arrive at Montgomery Street, a vital artery of the city's financial and cinematic life. This very street served as the residence for Michael Douglas's character in 'Basic Instinct'. …

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  4. 4The Hilton Hotel Echoes

    Before you lies the vicinity of the Hilton, an area steeped in cinematic lore. This site marks the infamous first murder location in the seminal film 'Dirty Harry'. …

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  5. 5The Star Trek Intersection

    We stand at an intersection immortalized by the crew of the Starship Enterprise. In 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home', this area hosted the famous 'double dumbass' comedic sequence. …

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  6. 6The Vertiginous Hills

    The steep incline before you is a quintessential element of the San Francisco visual grammar. Alfred Hitchcock famously utilized these severe angles in 'Vertigo' to induce psychological disorientation. …

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  7. 7Noir Cityscapes

    As the fog begins its typical evening encroachment, the city adopts a decidedly noir aesthetic. The interplay of shadow and moisture on the pavement has inspired cinematographers for generations. …

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  8. 8Closing

    We conclude our scholarly tour of San Francisco's cinematic topography. You have witnessed how mere streets and buildings are transmuted into enduring cultural icons. …

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What is San Francisco Movie Tours?

San Francisco Movie Tours is a place in California · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationCalifornia · United States
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates37.8092, -122.4153
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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