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The Conversation (1974) | Criteria

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The Conversation

English • 1974 • 1h 54m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Francis Ford Coppola

Crime Drama Mystery

Synopsis

A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered.

Included in
Celebrating Gene Hackman
Position 3
Included in
Surveillance Cinema
Position 4
Included in
Caught on Tape
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorFrancis Ford Coppola

WriterFrancis Ford Coppola

CinematographerBill Butler, Haskell Wexler

ComposerDavid Shire

EditorRichard Chew

ProducerFrancis Ford Coppola

Cast

Gene Hackmanas Harry Caul

John Cazaleas Stan

Allen Garfieldas William P. 'Bernie' Moran

Frederic Forrestas Mark

Cindy Williamsas Ann

Michael Higginsas Paul

Elizabeth MacRaeas Meredith

Teri Garras Amy Fredericks

Harrison Fordas Martin Stett

Mark Wheeleras Receptionist

Robert Shieldsas The Mime

Phoebe Alexanderas Lurleen

Ramon Bierias Man at Party (uncredited)

Gian-Carlo Coppolaas Boy in Church (uncredited)

Robert Duvallas The Director (uncredited)

Richard Hackmanas Confessional Priest / Security Guard (uncredited)

Billy Dee Williamsas Man in Yellow Hat (uncredited)