The Connection
“Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs”
Synopsis
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.
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THE CONNECTION trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-05
Top Cast
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Warren Finnerty
Leach
Jerome Raphael
Solly
Garry Goodrow
Ernie
Carl Lee
Cowboy
Barbara Winchester
Sister Salvation
Henry Proach
Harry
Roscoe Lee Browne
J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)
William Redfield
Jim Dunn
Freddie Redd
Piano Player
Jackie McLean
Sax Player
Larry Richie
Drummer
Michael Mattos
Bass Player
Linda Veras
Siren
Jim Anderson
Sam
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival (exact date unknown)
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$167
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shirley Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Gelber
- Original Score
- Freddie Redd
- Original Title
- The Connection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $167
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shirley Clarke
Jack Gelber
Freddie Redd
Arthur J. Ornitz
Shirley Clarke
Lewis M. Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis M. Allen
Producer
Jack Gelber
Writer
Shirley Clarke
Director
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Shirley Clarke
Editor
Freddie Redd
Original Music Composer
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Connection
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What is The Connection about?
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.
Who directed The Connection?
The Connection was directed by Shirley Clarke.
Who stars in The Connection?
The principal cast of The Connection includes Warren Finnerty, Jerome Raphael, Garry Goodrow, Carl Lee, Barbara Winchester.
When was The Connection released and how long is it?
The Connection was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Connection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Connection was composed by Freddie Redd.