The Connection
Synopsis
A professional recording of the official play. The play has a play-within-a-play format, with characters Jim Dunn as the "producer" and Jaybird as the "writer" attempting to stage a production about the underbelly of society using "real" addicts. Some of the addicts are jazz musicians. They all (except for the "producer", "writer", and two "photographers") have one thing in common: they are waiting for their drug dealer, their "connection". The dialogue of the characters is interspersed with jazz music.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gelber
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Gelber
- Original Title
- The Connection
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gelber
Jack Gelber
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gelber
Writer
Jack Gelber
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Connection
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What is The Connection about?
A professional recording of the official play. The play has a play-within-a-play format, with characters Jim Dunn as the "producer" and Jaybird as the "writer" attempting to stage a production about the underbelly of society using "real" addicts. Some of the addicts are jazz musicians. They all (except for the "producer", "writer", and two "photographers") have one thing in common: they are waiting for their drug dealer, their "connection". The dialogue of the characters is interspersed with jazz music.
Who directed The Connection?
The Connection was directed by Jack Gelber.
Who stars in The Connection?
The principal cast of The Connection includes Leonard Hicks, Ira Lewis, Warren Finnerty.
When was The Connection released and how long is it?
The Connection was released in 1959 with a total runtime of Unknown.