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The Streets of San Francisco S2E4 — Before I Die
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The Streets of San Francisco•Season 2•Episode 4

Before I Die

7.6/10 · 166 votesOct 4, 197360 min

Ranked #5 of 23 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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A cop (Nielsen) who finds out that he has a terminal illness, sets out to kill a racketeer (Danton) who had been his quarry for the last year and a half.

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Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Mike Stone

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Steve Keller

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Duane Tatro

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Jacques R. Marquette

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Richard K. Brockway

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Episode Summary

"Before I Die" is episode 4 of The Streets of San Francisco season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 166 votes, ranking #5 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 4, 1973.

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