The Connection
1973, English. Directed by Tom Gries.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Tom GriesDirector
- Charles DurningFrank Devlin
- Ronny CoxEverett Hutchneker
- Zohra LampertHannah
- Dennis ColeSy McGruder
- Heather MacRaeJune McGruder
- Howard CosellHimself
- Mike KellinPillo
- Dana WynterEleanor Warren
- Richard BrightBeeJay
- Joe Keyes Jr.Dewey (as Joe Keyes)
- Tom RosquiDetective Phelan
- Christopher AllportRichard Wilcox
Details
- Released
- 27 February 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Albert Ruben
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The Connection: quick answers
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How long is The Connection?
The Connection runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Connection have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Connection on?
The Connection isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 February 1973. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Connection?
If you liked The Connection, try Ray Donovan: The Movie, Riddled with Deceit: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery, Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage.
Who directed The Connection?
The Connection (1973) was directed by Tom Gries and stars Charles Durning, Ronny Cox, Zohra Lampert.