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Freebie and the Bean
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Freebie and the Bean

1974-12-21 · 113 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Comedy · Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Richard Rush
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan ArkinAlan ArkinBean
James CaanJames CaanFreebie
Loretta SwitLoretta SwitMeyers' Wife
Jack KruschenJack KruschenRed Meyers
Mike KellinMike KellinLt. Rosen
Paul KosloPaul KosloWhitey
Linda MarshLinda MarshFreebie's Girl
John GarwoodJohn GarwoodChauffeur
Alex RoccoAlex RoccoD.A.
Valerie HarperValerie HarperConsuelo
Christopher MorleyTransvestite
Bruce MackeyFloorwalker
Jerry WalterSalesman
Monty SticklesMonty SticklesTexas Brawler
Charles BailCharles BailCadillac Salesman
Eddy DonnoEddy DonnoBag Man
Whitey HughesBroder
John Allen VickPoliceman
Marvin WaltersPoliceman
Frank OrsattiLaundry Truck Driver

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