Freebie and the Bean Filming Locations

Freebie and the Bean filming locations

Where was Freebie and the Bean filmed? Freebie and the Bean was filmed in 25 locations across United States and Australia in the following places:

Freebie and the Bean Filming Locations

Embarcadero Center, San Francisco,California, USA ( chase with white van through art exhibit - parts of the center were still under construction )

Broadway & Columbus, North Beach, San Francisco, California, USA

Freebie and the Bean : demolished due to 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake damage
Embarcadero Freeway, San Francisco, California, USA ( demolished due to 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake damage )

Nob Hill, San Francisco, California, USA

Once home to the mansions of the Big Four railroad barons, Nob Hill retains a sense of wealth and privilege. Some of the city’s swankiest hotels are here, as are the ornate, Gothic-style Grace Cathedral and charming Huntington Park. Steep streets are dotted with restaurants and nightspots like the Top of the Mark lounge, with its 360-degree views. The Cable Car Museum exhibits antique cars alongside live machinery.

Stockton Tunnel, San Francisco, California, USA ( car chase through tunnel on Stockton St. )

Transamerica Pyramid - 600 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, USA ( Underground parking lot )

Fairmont Hotel - 950 Mason Street, Nob Hill, San Francisco, California, USA

Hyatt Regency Hotel - 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California, USA ( atrium elevator shootout )

Freebie and the Bean :
Twin Peaks, San Francisco, California, USA

Alco Plaza, San Francisco, California, USA

San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a commercial, financial, and cultural center in Northern California. With a population of 808,437 residents as of 2022, San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of California behind Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose.

Folsom Street, South of Market, San Francisco, California, USA

Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California, USA

Family-friendly Potrero Hill is an often-sunny, hilly area with bay and skyline views and a mix of condos and classic Victorians, plus parks with sports facilities. 18th Street has quaint eateries and shops. Nearby are gritty music spots and the historic Anchor Brewing Company, which offers tours. On the neighborhood's eastern edge, industrial-cool Dogpatch, with hip bars and eateries, runs along the waterfront.

Steinhart Aquarium, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA ( since demolished )

San Francisco, California, USA

San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a commercial, financial, and cultural center in Northern California. With a population of 808,437 residents as of 2022, San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of California behind Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose.

190 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California, USA ( St. Moritz Hotel )

Freebie and the Bean : skyscraper under construction
525 Market Street, San Francisco, California, USA ( skyscraper under construction )

Freebie and the Bean : the pair follow Red Meyers through Huntington Park, near his house
1050 Taylor Street, San Francisco, California, USA ( the pair follow Red Meyers through Huntington Park, near his house )

439 Pine Street, San Francisco, California, USA ( Red Meyers goes to a barber shop )

444 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California, USA ( the pair enter this parking garage, bypassing the blocked Stockton St. Tunnel - they exit on Sutter St. then turn right on Grant Ave. )
Freebie and the Bean (1974)
Runtime: 113 minutes
Rating: 6.6
Release year: 1974
IMDB: tt0071521
Plot summary

San Francisco police detectives Freebie and Bean are determined to bust local crime boss Red Meyers at any cost, even if this means destroying the whole city in the process.

Genres
Action
Comedy
Crime
Cast
Alan Arkin
James Caan
Loretta Swit
Jack Kruschen
Directors
Richard Rush
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Freebie and the Bean filming locations