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Psych-Out
🎬 Movie

Psych-Out

1968 · 101 min Drama Thriller Music
4.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Richard Rush

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Susan Strasberg

Susan Strasberg

Jennie Davis

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Dave

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Stoney

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Steve Davis

Adam Roarke

Adam Roarke

Ben

Max Julien

Max Julien

Elwood

Henry Jaglom

Henry Jaglom

Warren

Linda Gaye Scott

Linda Gaye Scott

Lynn

Garry Marshall

Garry Marshall

Plainclothesman

Gary Kent

Gary Kent

Thug's Leader

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