Freebie and the Bean
Director: Richard Rush
Actors: Alan Arkin, James Caan, Loretta Swit
PlotTwo unconventional detectives, Freebie and Bean, work in San Francisco and are assigned to take down a local crime boss. Their partnership is marked by constant bickering, yet they manage to maintain a highly successful arrest record. The duo's methods are anything but orthodox, often causing widespread property damage and putting themselves in dangerous situations. Their fixation on capturing the elusive kingpin drives them to push legal and ethical boundaries, resulting in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game.
As they gather evidence and close in on their target, their erratic behavior catches the attention of both their superiors and the crime boss's henchmen. Along the way, the partners face numerous challenges, including personal betrayals and life-threatening confrontations. Their relentless pursuit brings them into confrontations with other criminals, leading to intense shootouts and car chases across the city. Despite their constant disagreements, their shared goal ultimately compels them to rely on each other, testing their limits and loyalty to the very end.
Writers: Robert Kaufman, Floyd Mutrux
Release Date: 25 Dec 1974
Runtime: 113 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
"Wildly inappropriate yet infectiously energetic, 'Freebie and the Bean' sees Arkin and Caan delivering madly perfect performances, with WAC’s Blu-ray release being a must-have."
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