Freebird is an independent British comedy that uses the world of motorcycles and rock music as its backdrop. Three London motorcycle couriers Fred (Gary Stretch), Tyg (Geoff Bell) and Grouch (Phil Daniels) set off from the capital in search of an elusive hippy and his cannabis farm in the Welsh mountains.Originally intended as a nice weekend in the country, Fred has now found himself making a promise to his old friend the Chairman that whatever situations arise he will not return empty handed.Grouch has also made a promise that come Monday morning hell be moving himself and his belongings into his new found love Lucindas flat, and finally making an attempt at the world of serious relationships.As for Tyg, no such pact. This is a man whos never been further than the outskirts of London, and as far as hes concerned an industrial unit near Heathrow Airport is pretty much the back of beyond.No, Tygs out to explore; to broaden his horizons; to lose any ignorance and soak up the hospitality of another nation.
But, what are those wild beast noises coming from the woods and why are there two gangs of bikers in the area about to settle an old score?
Throw in a seven foot, masked, lovesick Russian wrestler and things could really get out of hand. That said, it may also have something to do with the wild mushrooms they had for breakfast.
Its a three and a half hour journey from London to the Welsh mountains, but for Fred, Tyg and Grouch its just about to turn into the trip of a lifetime.
Starring: Phil Daniels, Geoff Bell, Peter Bowles and Gary Stretch.
Freebird is released 1st February 2008.