Psych-Out (1968)
Psych-Out is a 1968 drama movie directed by Richard Rush, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Susan Strasberg, Dean Stockwell and Jack Nicholson.
Jenny, a deaf runaway who has just arrived in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district to find her long-lost brother, a mysterious bearded sculptor known around town as The Seeker. She falls in with a psychedelic band, Mumblin' Jim, whose members include Stoney, Ben, and Elwood. They hide her from the fuzz in their crash pad, a Victorian house crowded with love beads and necking couples. Mumblin' Jim's truth-seeking friend Dave considers the band's pursuit of success "playing games," but he agrees to help Jennie anyway.
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What is Psych-Out about?
Jenny, a deaf runaway who has just arrived in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district to find her long-lost brother, a mysterious bearded sculptor known around town as The Seeker. She falls in with a psychedelic band, Mumblin' Jim, whose members include Stoney, Ben, and Elwood. They hide her from the fuzz in their crash pad, a Victorian house crowded with love beads and necking couples. Mumblin' Jim's truth-seeking friend Dave considers the band's pursuit of success "playing games," but he agrees to help Jennie anyway.
When was Psych-Out released?
Psych-Out was released on 6 March 1968.
How long is Psych-Out?
Psych-Out runs 1h 41m.
Who made Psych-Out?
Psych-Out was directed by Richard Rush.
Cast
- Susan Strasberg as Jennie Davis
- Dean Stockwell as Dave
- Jack Nicholson as Stoney
- Bruce Dern as Steve Davis
- Adam Roarke as Ben
- Max Julien as Elwood
- Henry Jaglom as Warren
- Linda Gaye Scott as Lynn
- Garry Marshall as Plainclothesman
- Gary Kent as Thug's Leader
- Jimi Hendrix as Jimi Hendrix
- Tony Vorno as Minister (uncredited)