Psych-Out
“The Ultimate Head Trip”
Synopsis
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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Psych-Out | 1968 | Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-24
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Susan Strasberg
Jennie Davis
Dean Stockwell
Dave
Jack Nicholson
Stoney
Bruce Dern
Steve Davis
Adam Roarke
Ben
Max Julien
Elwood
Henry Jaglom
Warren
Linda Gaye Scott
Lynn
Garry Marshall
Plainclothesman
Gary Kent
Thug's Leader
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
Tony Vorno
Minister (uncredited)
Sky Saxon
(uncredited)
I.J. Jefferson
Pandora
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rush
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Hunter Willett, Betty Ulius
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- Psych-Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Dick Clark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rush
E. Hunter Willett, Betty Ulius
Ronald Stein
László Kovács
Renn Reynolds
Dick Clark, Norman T. Herman, Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rush
Director
Dick Clark
Producer
Norman T. Herman
Producer
Renn Reynolds
Editor
László Kovács
Director of Photography
E. Hunter Willett
Screenplay
Betty Ulius
Screenplay
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Psych-Out
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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.
Who directed Psych-Out?
Psych-Out was directed by Richard Rush.
Who stars in Psych-Out?
The principal cast of Psych-Out includes Susan Strasberg, Dean Stockwell, Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Adam Roarke.
When was Psych-Out released and how long is it?
Psych-Out was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Psych-Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Psych-Out was composed by Ronald Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Psych-Out?
Psych-Out holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).