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Freebie and the Bean poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.6 / 100
1974·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 53m

FREEBIE AND THE BEAN

“Above all... It's a love story.”

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

Above the Line
Richard Rush·DirectorRobert Kaufman·ScreenplayFloyd Mutrux·StoryLászló Kovács·Director of PhotographyDominic Frontiere·Original Music ComposerFredric Steinkamp·Editor
Cast
Alan Arkin·BeanJames Caan·FreebieLoretta Swit·Meyers' WifeJack Kruschen·Red MeyersMike Kellin·Lt. RosenPaul Koslo·WhiteyLinda Marsh·Freebie's GirlJohn Garwood·ChauffeurAlex Rocco·D.A.Valerie Harper·Consuelo
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Richard Rush·DirectorLorin Bennett Salob·Second Assistant DirectorChristopher Seitz·First Assistant DirectorWilliam Saint John·Assistant Director Trainee
Writing· 2
Floyd Mutrux·StoryRobert Kaufman·Screenplay
Camera· 1
László Kovács·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Fredric Steinkamp·EditorMichael S. McLean·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Dominic Frontiere·Original Music ComposerArthur Piantadosi·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 9
Hilyard M. Brown·Art DirectionRuby R. Levitt·Set DecorationPat Grande·Construction ManagerGary F. Kieldrup·Assistant Property MasterEmanuel Rittmiller·SwingDon Schoenfeld·Makeup ArtistMoe Larson·PainterJerry Graham·Property MasterBob Hermann·Leadman
Production· 5
Floyd Mutrux·Executive ProducerRichard Rush·ProducerAnthony Ray·Unit Production ManagerAnthony Ray·Associate ProducerNessa Hyams·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Calvin Brown·StuntsKenny Endoso·StuntsKevin N. Johnston·StuntsGene LeBell·StuntsJoan Phillips·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
65.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
20%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Freebie and the Bean's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D2691E
#000000
Mood
Playful, Action Oriented
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features two men wrestling in the upper portion of the image, set against an orange background. Below a torn paper effect, there is a cartoonis”

Key Elements
PistolsMovie PosterTitle Text
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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