Freebie and the Bean(1974)
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Freebie and the Bean Synopsis
Two San Francisco detectives want to bring down a local hijacking boss. But they'll have to get to him before a hitman does.
Freebie and the Bean (1974) is a action, comedy, crime and drama film directed by Richard Rush, released on December 21, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Alan Arkin, James Caan, Loretta Swit and Jack Kruschen. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Rush
- Writers:
- Floyd Mutrux, Robert Kaufman
- Producers:
- Richard Rush
- Cinematographer:
- László Kovács
- Composer:
- Dominic Frontiere
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Freebie and the Bean (1974) Trailer
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Freebie and the Bean (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Freebie and the Bean Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Arkin
as Bean
James Caan
as Freebie
Loretta Swit
as Meyers' Wife
Jack Kruschen
as Red Meyers
Mike Kellin
as Lt. Rosen
Paul Koslo
as Whitey
Linda Marsh
as Freebie's Girl
John Garwood
as Chauffeur
Alex Rocco
as D.A.
Valerie Harper
as Consuelo
- Christopher Morley
Christopher Morley
as Transvestite
- Bruce Mackey
Bruce Mackey
as Floorwalker
Key crew
Directed by Richard Rush, written by Floyd Mutrux and Robert Kaufman, produced by Richard Rush.
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Freebie and the Bean Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 72 ratings.
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Freebie and the Bean – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Freebie and the Bean online?
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Freebie and the Bean (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Freebie and the Bean?
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The main cast of Freebie and the Bean (1974) includes Alan Arkin, James Caan, Loretta Swit, Jack Kruschen and Mike Kellin. The film was directed by Richard Rush. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Freebie and the Bean released?
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Freebie and the Bean was released on December 21, 1974 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Freebie and the Bean worth watching?
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Freebie and the Bean (1974) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Freebie and the Bean?
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Yes. The official Freebie and the Bean trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.