Top Cast
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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
Richard Bright
BeeJay
Joe Keyes Jr.
Dewey (as Joe Keyes)
Tom Rosqui
Detective Phelan
Christopher Allport
Richard Wilcox
Norman Bush
Gilson
Franklin Cover
Lee Harris
Dan Frazer
Verplanck
Frank Gio
Kloss
Merwin Goldsmith
Summons Server
Burt Young
Ernie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Gries
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Ruben
- Original Score
- John Murtaugh
- Original Title
- The Connection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metromedia Productions, D'Antoni Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Gries
Albert Ruben
John Murtaugh
Richard C. Kratina
Norman Gay
Philip D'Antoni, Jacqueline Babbin
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Gries
Director
Albert Ruben
Writer
John Murtaugh
Original Music Composer
Jacqueline Babbin
Producer
Richard C. Kratina
Director of Photography
Ed Wittstein
Production Design
Norman Gay
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Connection
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Connection about?
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.
Who directed The Connection?
The Connection was directed by Tom Gries.
Who stars in The Connection?
The principal cast of The Connection includes Charles Durning, Ronny Cox, Zohra Lampert, Dennis Cole, Heather MacRae.
When was The Connection released and how long is it?
The Connection was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Connection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Connection was composed by John Murtaugh.