Hell on Frisco Bay is a crime drama film released in 1955 and directed by Frank Tuttle. The film tells the story of a cop named Steve Rollins (played by Alan Ladd) who is wrongly accused and convicted of murder. After being released from prison, Rollins sets out to clear his name and seek revenge against the mobsters who framed him.
Rollins begins his search for evidence on the San Francisco waterfront, where he once worked as a cop. He discovers that the mobsters are operating a lucrative racket in the area involving illegal gambling and extortion. Rollins forms an alliance with a former gangster named Victor Amato (played by Edward G. Robinson) who agrees to help him take down the mob in exchange for protection from his own former associates.
With the help of Amato and a few others, Rollins sets out to gather evidence against the powerful mobsters. He risks his own life several times as he confronts the mobsters and engages in dangerous chases across the city. Ultimately, Rollins is successful in exposing the racket and clearing his name. In the end, he decides to give up police work to start a new life with his girlfriend, Kay Stanley (played by Joanne Dru).
The film features an impressive cast of actors including Alan Ladd, Edward G. Robinson, and Joanne Dru. The storyline is action-packed and suspenseful with a satisfying resolution. Hell on Frisco Bay is considered one of the classic film noir crime dramas of the mid-20th century.