Freebie and the Bean
Freebie and the Bean (1974) is an action film, directed by Richard Rush. It stars Alan Arkin and James Caan. The 113-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.
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What Freebie and the Bean Is About
Freebie and the Bean, directed by Richard Rush and pairing Alan Arkin with James Caan, is a buddy-cop film about two wisecracking plainclothes officers in San Francisco trying to foil a contract killing while inadvertently paralyzing the city. It's considered one of the genre's pioneering entries, credited as an influence on later buddy-cop franchises like Lethal Weapon and 48 Hours; the 11 week San Francisco shoot involved four major chase sequences and over 100 car crashes. The film was a major box office success, earning $12.5 million in rentals against a $3 million budget. Who it's for: anyone curious about an early buddy-cop film that influenced later franchises in the genre, featuring four major chase sequences through the streets of San Francisco. Who it's not for: viewers who decide based on critic scores, since the film scored low with critics despite strong audience and box office numbers.
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What is Freebie and the Bean about?
Freebie and the Bean, directed by Richard Rush and pairing Alan Arkin with James Caan, is a buddy-cop film about two wisecracking plainclothes officers in San Francisco trying to foil a contract killing while inadvertently paralyzing the city. It's considered one of the genre's pioneering entries, credited as an influence on later buddy-cop franchises like Lethal Weapon and 48 Hours; the 11 week San Francisco shoot involved four major chase sequences and over 100 car crashes.
Where can I watch Freebie and the Bean?
Freebie and the Bean is available to watch on digital platforms such as TCM, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Freebie and the Bean?
Freebie and the Bean runs for 113 minutes (1h 53m).
When did Freebie and the Bean come out?
Freebie and the Bean was released in 1974.
Who directed Freebie and the Bean?
Freebie and the Bean was directed by Richard Rush.
Who stars in Freebie and the Bean?
Freebie and the Bean stars Alan Arkin, James Caan, Loretta Swit, Jack Kruschen.
What is Freebie and the Bean's rating?
Freebie and the Bean holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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