Freebie and the Bean (1974)
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- R
- 1h 53min
- Action, Comedy
- 25 Dec 1974 (USA)
- Movie
Two reckless San Francisco police detectives finally obtain evidence against a local crime boss, and while waiting for a witness to arrive before making an arrest, they have to discreetly guard his life against an assassination attempt.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Alan Arkin | ... |
Bean
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| James Caan | ... |
Freebie
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| Loretta Swit | ... |
Meyers' Wife
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| Jack Kruschen | ... |
Red Meyers
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| Mike Kellin | ... |
Lt. Rosen
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| Paul Koslo | ... |
Whitey
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| Linda Marsh | ... |
Freebie's Girl
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| John Garwood | ... |
Chauffeur
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| Alex Rocco | ... |
D.A.
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| Valerie Harper | ... |
Bean's Wife
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Christopher Morley | ... |
Transvestite
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Bruce Mackey | ... |
Floorwalker
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Monty Stickles | ... |
Texas Brawler
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| Charles Bail | ... |
Cadillac Salesman
(as Chuck Bail)
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| Eddy Donno | ... |
Bag Man
(as Eddie Donno)
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Robert Harris | ... |
Michigan Phil
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| Whitey Hughes | ... |
Broder
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John Vick | ... |
Policeman
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Marvin Walters | ... |
Policeman
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Frank Orsatti | ... |
Laundry Truck Driver
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Ted Duncan | ... |
Chicken Truck Driver
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Gray Johnson | ... |
Liquor Truck Driver
(as Gary Johnson)
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Sheila Kayne | ... |
Apple Lady
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Kathryn Witt | ... |
Whitey's Girl
(as Kathie Witt)
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George Burrafato | ... |
Vendor
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Regina Parton | ... |
Fighting Lady
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| Maurice Argent | ... |
Tailor
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Jerry Walter | ... |
Salesman
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| Tommy J. Huff | ... |
Bellboy
(as Thomas Huff)
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John Powers | ... |
Dentist
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Terris Hall | ... |
Nurse
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Bill Shannon | ... |
Sammy
(as Billy Shannon)
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| Gary Kent | ... |
Ambulance Attendant
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James De Closs | ... |
Ambulance Attendant
(as James Decloss)
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Marrietta Schmidt | ... |
Woman at Stadium
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Mike Bast | ... |
Motorcyclist
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Ed Avery | ... |
Man on Street (uncredited)
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Kimberly Belmont | ... |
Masseuse (uncredited)
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| William Bramley | ... |
Mr. Franklin (uncredited)
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| Jane Brunel-Cohen | ... |
Masseuse (uncredited)
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Ronnie Caan | ... |
Barker (uncredited)
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Joe Carrillo | ... |
Customer (uncredited)
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Barbara Castro | ... |
Kid #3 (uncredited)
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Sonny Dukes | ... |
Customer (uncredited)
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Al Falgiano | ... |
2nd Bag Man (uncredited)
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| Evelyn Finley | ... |
Old Lady in Bed (uncredited)
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| Nancy Fish | ... |
Mrs. Franklin (uncredited)
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Leslie Harrell | ... |
Teen (uncredited)
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| Janice Karman | ... |
Teen (uncredited)
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Catherine Keir | ... |
Violinist (uncredited)
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| Evel Knievel | ... |
Motorcyclist (uncredited)
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| Sacheen Littlefeather | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Susan McClung | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Rudy Ortega | ... |
Customer (uncredited)
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Jon Principe | ... |
Policeman #1 (uncredited)
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David Rios | ... |
Kid (uncredited)
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Robert Rios | ... |
Kid (uncredited)
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Susan Sheie | ... |
Masseuse (uncredited)
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| Tom Steele | ... |
Old Man in Bed (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Rush | ||
Written by
| Robert Kaufman | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Floyd Mutrux | ... | (story by) |
Produced by
| Floyd Mutrux | ... | executive producer |
| Anthony Ray | ... | associate producer (as Tony Ray) |
| Richard Rush | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Dominic Frontiere | ||
Cinematography by
| László Kovács | ... | director of photography (as Laszlo Kovacs) |
Editing by
| Michael S. McLean | ... | (as Michael McLean) |
| Fredric Steinkamp | ||
Editorial Department
| Randy Roberts | ... | assistant editor |
| Ralph Sandler | ... | assistant editor |
| Don Guidice | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Nessa Hyams | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Hilyard M. Brown | ... | (as Hilyard Brown) |
Set Decoration by
| Ruby R. Levitt | ... | (as Ruby Levitt) |
Makeup Department
| Joan Phillips | ... | hair stylist |
| Don Schoenfeld | ... | makeup artist (as Donald Schoenfeld) |
Production Management
| Anthony Ray | ... | unit production manager (as Tony Ray) |
| Sheila Scott | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Ball | ... | second unit director |
| Lorin Bennett Salob | ... | second assistant director (as Lorin Salob) |
| Christopher Seitz | ... | first assistant director (as Chris Seitz) |
| William Saint John | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jerry Graham | ... | property master |
| Pat Grande | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
| Bob Hermann | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Gary F. Kieldrup | ... | assistant props (uncredited) |
| Moe Larson | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Emanuel Rittmiller | ... | swingman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Franklin Jones Jr. | ... | dubbing mixer |
| James Nelson | ... | sound effects |
| Arthur Piantadosi | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sam F. Shaw | ... | sound effects (as Sam Shaw) |
| Barry Thomas | ... | sound mixer |
| Victor Goode | ... | mikeman (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Sass Bedig | ... | special effects |
| Hal Millar | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Ernie Smith | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Tim Smyth | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Charles Bail | ... | stunt coordinator (as Chuck Bail) |
| Phil Adams | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Mike Bast | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Pamela Bebermeyer | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Calvin Brown | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Hank Calia | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddy Donno | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ted Duncan | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Kenny Endoso | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Leonard P. Geer | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Whitey Hughes | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dean Jeffries | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gray Johnson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Kevin N. Johnston | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Peaches Jones | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gwyn Karon | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Gary Kent | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gene LeBell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Minor Mustain | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Nickerson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Frank Orsatti | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Regina Parton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Regis Parton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Brandon Pender | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Audrey Saunders | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bill Shannon | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tom Steele | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Marvin Walters | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richmond L. Aguilar | ... | electric gaffer (as Rich Aguilar) |
| Paul Brochardt | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
| Paul Caven | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Ray De La Motte | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gene Evans | ... | camera operator |
| Leonard Lookabaugh | ... | key grip (as Len Lookabaugh) |
| Joseph E. Thibo | ... | first assistant camera |
| Ray De La Motte | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Paul Schori Jr. | ... | generator operator (uncredited) |
| Peter Sorel | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Joseph E. Thibo | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Ronald Vidor | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Ann Brebner | ... | casting: San Francisco (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jerry Alpert | ... | wardrobe |
| Agnes Lyon | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| George Leslie | ... | location auditor (uncredited) |
| Sheridan Dar Reid | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Terry Terrill | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ed Avery | ... | driver: generator (uncredited) |
| Gil Casper | ... | driver: insert car (uncredited) |
| William Gibson | ... | driver: honeywagon (uncredited) |
| Ron Riner | ... | transportation gaffer (uncredited) |
| Duke Robbins | ... | driver: van (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Dan Perri | ... | title designer |
| Sheila Scott | ... | production assistant |
| Chester A. Whitmore | ... | choreographer |
| Jack Casey | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Dean Jeffries | ... | mechanic (uncredited) |
| Don Mink | ... | timekeeper (uncredited) |
| James Moffett | ... | first aid (uncredited) |
| Claude Rush | ... | secretary to producer and director (uncredited) |
| Lee Stitch | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Distributors (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1975) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1975) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1975) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC) (1975) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1975) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Sunnyland Film International (1975) (Lebanon) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia (1975) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1977) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1978) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- CBS (1980) (United States) (tv) (network television)
- Warner Bros. Television Distribution (1981) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Warner Home Video (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1992) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- TeleFutura (2004) (United States) (tv) (dubbed)
- Speed Channel (2005) (United States) (tv) (cable television)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Freebie and Bean, two San Francisco police detectives, have one goal in life: to bring down Red Meyers, a local hijacking boss. After many fruitless months they finally collect an important piece of evidence. However, before they can get an arrest warrant, they hear the news of the hitman being hired to kill Meyers.
Written by Dragan Antulov |
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| Taglines | Officers Freebie and Bean: A Lawbreaker's Best Friends. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film became an action-comedy after Alan Arkin and James Caan met for improvisational sessions in which they explored a more comedic approach to the characters' relationship. See more » |
| Goofs | During the first car chase (with the white van), Bean straps on a police helmet for his safety. In the very next shot of the car, Bean isn't wearing the helmet. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tarzan/Public Enemy/Hurricane/Casablanca (Pilot) (1975). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Title Theme: You and Me See more » |
| Crazy Credits | During opening credits, as people walk in front of the camera their names appear. See more » |
| Quotes |
Freebie:
Hi, Fred. We got a little accident. Could you send a tow truck, please, to 618 Elm Street? Hold it. It's the, uh, third floor, apartment 304. See more » |