Freebie and the Bean (1974)
Freebie and the Bean (1974)
Plot.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Alan Arkin
Bean
James Caan
Freebie
Loretta Swit
Meyers' Wife
Jack Kruschen
Red Meyers
Mike Kellin
Lt. Rosen
Paul Koslo
Whitey
Linda Marsh
Freebie's Girl
John Garwood
Chauffeur
Alex Rocco
D.A.
Christopher Morley
Transvestite
Valerie Harper
Bean's Wife
Richard Rush
Director
Bruce Mackey
Floorwalker
Jerry Walter
Salesman
Robert Kaufman
Writer
Floyd Mutrux
Writer
Media.
Details.
Release DateDecember 25, 1974
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 53m
Content RatingR
Filming LocationsSan Francisco, United States of America
Genres
Wiki.
Freebie and the Bean is a 1974 American buddy cop black comedy action film starring James Caan and Alan Arkin, and directed by Richard Rush. The film follows two offbeat police detectives who wreak havoc in San Francisco attempting to bring down an organized crime boss. The film, which had been originally scripted as a serious crime drama, morphed into what is now known as the "buddy-cop" genre due to the bantering, improvisational nature of the acting by Caan and Arkin. Reportedly, by the end of filming, both actors were confused by the purpose of the movie, not knowing that they had stumbled into a successful character formula. The movie was popular enough to spawn various other successful movie franchises such as, Lethal Weapon, 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop. Loretta Swit and Valerie Harper appeared in support roles.