Question 1

How did Freebie and the Bean become an action-comedy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which festivals and awards did Freebie and the Bean participate in?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Chicago International Film Festival in 1974 and received a Golden Globes (USA) award in 1975.

Question 3

Why did Alan Arkin and James Caan threaten to quit the production?

Accepted Answer

They threatened to quit because they felt director Richard Rush unwisely prioritized stunts over the relationship between their characters.

Question 4

What was unique about the film's billboard advertisement?

Accepted Answer

A 1975 Don Belding Award gave first prize to a billboard re-creating the car crash into an apartment building, with an actual car puncturing through and its front wheels electrically powered to keep spinning.

Question 5

Who plays the characters Freebie and Bean?

Accepted Answer

James Caan plays Freebie and Alan Arkin plays Bean.

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