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The Connection

The Connection

Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs

A title card announces that the film is a result of found footage assembled by cameraman J.J. Burden working for the acclaimed documentary filmmaker Jim Dunn, who has disappeared. Leach, a heroin addict, introduces the audience to his apartment where other heroin addicts, a mix of current and former jazz musicians, are waiting for Cowboy, their drug connection, to appear. Things go out of control as the men grow increasingly nervous and the cameraman keeps recording.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Connection
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1961-05-03
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (27 votes)
  • Budget: $167
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.0232
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Warren Finnerty

Warren Finnerty

as Leach

Jerome Raphael

Jerome Raphael

as Solly

Garry Goodrow

Garry Goodrow

as Ernie

Carl Lee

Carl Lee

as Cowboy

Barbara Winchester

Barbara Winchester

as Sister Salvation

Henry Proach

Henry Proach

as Harry

Roscoe Lee Browne

Roscoe Lee Browne

as J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)

William Redfield

William Redfield

as Jim Dunn

Freddie Redd

Freddie Redd

as Piano Player

Jackie McLean

Jackie McLean

as Sax Player

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Trailers & Clips

THE CONNECTION trailer

External Links

Keywords

new york cityheroindrug addictionmockumentaryloftfake documentarywoman directorpseudo-documentarythe living theatre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Connection?

The Connection is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1961-05-03.

Who are the main actors in The Connection?

The main cast includes Warren Finnerty, Jerome Raphael, Garry Goodrow, Carl Lee, Barbara Winchester, .

Where can I watch The Connection online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Connection is available.

Is The Connection based on a true story?

Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs

What is the IMDb rating of The Connection?

The Connection has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 27 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Connection?

The movie had a production budget of $167 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Connection?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Connection filmed?

The Connection was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Connection?

The total runtime of The Connection is 110 minutes.

Is The Connection suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Connection?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Connection.

Does The Connection have a post-credit scene?

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