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Freebie and the Bean

Freebie and the Bean

Above all... It's a love story.

19746.11h 53m

Overview

Two San Francisco detectives want to bring down a local hijacking boss. But they'll have to get to him before a hitman does.

Directed by Richard Rush
Written by Robert Kaufman, Floyd Mutrux
Produced by Richard Rush
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Top Cast

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Bean

James Caan

James Caan

Freebie

Loretta Swit

Loretta Swit

Meyers' Wife

Jack Kruschen

Jack Kruschen

Red Meyers

Mike Kellin

Mike Kellin

Lt. Rosen

Paul Koslo

Paul Koslo

Whitey

Linda Marsh

Linda Marsh

Freebie's Girl

John Garwood

John Garwood

Chauffeur

Alex Rocco

Alex Rocco

D.A.

Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper

Consuelo

Themes & Keywords

policesan francisco, california

About Freebie and the Bean

Freebie and the Bean is a action, comedy, crime, drama film released in 1974 exploring themes of police, san francisco, california. Directed by Richard Rush, it stars Alan Arkin, James Caan, Loretta Swit. Two San Francisco detectives want to bring down a local hijacking boss. But they'll have to get to him before a hitman does.

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