The Connection

1973 1h 13m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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An out-of-work newspaperman in need of money becomes the go-between for a jewel thief and an insurance company that wants to settle.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Charles Durning
Frank Devlin
Ronny Cox
Everett Hutchneker
Zohra Lampert
Hannah
Dennis Cole
Sy McGruder
Heather MacRae
June McGruder
Howard Cosell
Himself
Mike Kellin
Pillo
Dana Wynter
Eleanor Warren

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tom Gries
Writers: Albert Ruben
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tom Gries, shot by Richard C. Kratina. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Murtaugh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Norman Gay shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Charles Durning and Ronny Cox and Zohra Lampert carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0069915 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Tom Gries directs. Richard C. Kratina behind the camera. John Murtaugh scores. Norman Gay cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 73-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
253 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Tom Gries, shot by Richard C. Kratina. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Murtaugh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Norman Gay shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Charles Durning and Ronny Cox and Zohra Lampert carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0069915 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.