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Bikers, drug deals, and a West Side Story reunion collide on the road from Mexico to L.A.

SCREAM FREE!

Now! The Stars Of West Side Story Together Again!

1969 · 1h 20m · R · Action / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Peace loving hippies Richard Beymer and his girlfriend Lana Wood (Natalie's sister!) need some quick cash. They meet sleazy drug dealer Russ Tamblyn. He offers them money to sneak some pot over the border. Problems ensue when a government agent ends up dead. Casey Kasem and his pal are the real bad guys looking to get in on the action.

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What is Scream Free! about?

Scream Free! is a 1969 American action-drama film directed by Bill Brame and John Lawrence about hippies who get caught up in a dangerous drug-smuggling operation from Mexico to Los Angeles.

Synopsis

Here's an "Easy Rider" - inspired plot with the combination of "West Side Story" stars. Richard Beymer falls in love with Lana Wood (sister Natalie wasn't available). They need cash so they agree to help Russ Tamblyn and his gang smuggle grass from Mexico to L.A. on motorcycles.

When Beymer objects to narcotics agents being killed, his long-haired pal from the Jets puts LSD in his drink, tries to burn him alive, and has Lana kidnapped. No musical numbers, however. With Bing's son Lindsay Crosby, Joel's son Jody McCrea and deejay Casey Kasem. Directed by Bill Brame ("The Cycle Savages").

The film throws in a little rape and some fun hallucination / trip scenes too. This one is a real rarity. 
Details & Specs
Directors
Bill Brame, John Lawrence
Writers
John Lawrence, James Gordon White
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
English
Genres
Action, Drama
Also Known As
Free Grass, Street Drugs

Why Cult

Bikersploitation Mayhem

Get your fix of motorcycles, smuggling, and mayhem in this prime slice of bikersploitation cinema.

West Side Story Stars Reunited

See Richard Beymer and Russ Tamblyn back together, swapping dance shoes for choppers and crime.

Psychedelic Trip Scenes

Experience some wild hallucination and trip sequences that bring the late 60s counterculture to life.

Cult Casting Oddities

Catch Bing's son Lindsay Crosby, Joel's son Jody McCrea, and DJ Casey Kasem in unexpected roles.

Questions from the Vault

What is Scream Free! about? +

Scream Free! follows hippies Richard Beymer and Lana Wood as they get embroiled in a drug-smuggling scheme that spirals into violence and double-crosses.

When was Scream Free! released? +

Scream Free! was released in 1969.

Who directed Scream Free!? +

Scream Free! was directed by Bill Brame and John Lawrence.

How long is Scream Free!? +

Scream Free! has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Scream Free!? +

Scream Free! is an action and drama film.

Where can I watch Scream Free!? +

You can watch Scream Free! on SassyFlix.

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