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The Conversation (1974)
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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Overview
Surveillance expert Harry Caul is hired by a mysterious client’s brusque aide to tail a young couple. Tracking the pair through San Francisco’s Union Square, Caul and his associate Stan manage to record a cryptic conversation between them. Tormented by memories of a previous case that ended badly, Caul becomes obsessed with the resulting tape, trying to determine if the couple is in danger.
Rated PG | Length 113 minutes
Actors
Gene Hackman | John Cazale | Allen Garfield | Frederic Forrest | Cindy Williams | Michael Higgins | Elizabeth MacRae | Teri Garr | Harrison Ford | Mark Wheeler | Robert Shields | Phoebe Alexander | Ramon Bieri | Gian-Carlo Coppola | Robert Duvall | Richard Hackman | Billy Dee Williams
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2024 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 8.5 stars |
| 02/10/2020 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8.25 stars |
Viewing Notes
Such a great little film, gorgeously photographed and the sound design and editing are amazing. Hard to believe Coppola turned this out in between the first two Godfather films.
I love Terri Garr in her small role in this. Two great performances between this and ONE FROM THE HEART.
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