The Connection(1962)
Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs
The Connection 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.
The Connection (1962) is a drama film directed by Shirley Clarke, released on February 15, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Warren Finnerty, Jerome Raphael, Garry Goodrow and Carl Lee. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Shirley Clarke
- Writers:
- Jack Gelber
- Producers:
- Lewis M. Allen
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur J. Ornitz
- Composer:
- Freddie Redd
- Budget:
- $167
- Status:
- Released
The Connection (1962) Trailer
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The Connection Cast & Crew
Main cast
Warren Finnerty
as Leach
- Jerome Raphael
Jerome Raphael
as Solly
Garry Goodrow
as Ernie
Carl Lee
as Cowboy
- Barbara Winchester
Barbara Winchester
as Sister Salvation
- Henry Proach
Henry Proach
as Harry
Roscoe Lee Browne
as J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)
William Redfield
as Jim Dunn
- Freddie Redd
Freddie Redd
as Piano Player
- Jackie McLean
Jackie McLean
as Sax Player
- Larry Richie
Larry Richie
as Drummer
- Michael Mattos
Michael Mattos
as Bass Player
Key crew
Directed by Shirley Clarke, written by Jack Gelber, produced by Lewis M. Allen.
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The Connection Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Connection – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Connection online?
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The Connection (1962) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Connection?
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The main cast of The Connection (1962) includes Warren Finnerty, Jerome Raphael, Garry Goodrow, Carl Lee and Barbara Winchester. The film was directed by Shirley Clarke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Connection released?
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The Connection was released on February 15, 1962 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Connection worth watching?
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The Connection (1962) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Connection?
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Yes. The official The Connection trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.