The Connection
1962, English. Directed by Shirley Clarke.
Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs
Eight drug addicts are waiting for their connection in a New York apartment while a two-man documentary team films the proceedings. Things go out of control as the men grow increasingly nervous and the cameraman keeps recording.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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KanopyCast & crew
- Shirley ClarkeDirector
- Warren FinnertyLeach
- Jerome RaphaelSolly
- Garry GoodrowErnie
- Carl LeeCowboy
- Barbara WinchesterSister Salvation
- Henry ProachHarry
- Roscoe Lee BrowneJ. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)
- William RedfieldJim Dunn
- Freddie ReddPiano Player
- Jackie McLeanSax Player
- Larry RichieDrummer
- Michael MattosBass Player
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Gelber
- Budget
- $167
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The Connection runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Who directed The Connection?
The Connection (1962) was directed by Shirley Clarke and stars Warren Finnerty, Jerome Raphael, Garry Goodrow.