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The Conversation (1974)

โ€œHarry Caul is an invader of privacy. The best in the business.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 2,122 votes 1h 55m pg DramaCrimeMystery

#6 of 22 films from 1974 #744 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola ยท Written by Francis Ford Coppola

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Overview

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

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)

Facts

Release dateApril 12, 1974
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” about the same as the 1974 average of 117 min
GenresDrama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,600,000
Box office$4,794,457 (3.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0071360

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Questions

How long is The Conversation?
The Conversation runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is The Conversation worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 2,122 votes, which places it #6 of 22 films released in 1974 in this index (top 77%) and #744 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Conversation?
The Conversation was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979).
Who stars in The Conversation?
Gene Hackman as Harry Caul; John Cazale as Stan; Allen Garfield as William P. 'Bernie' Moran; Frederic Forrest as Mark; Cindy Williams as Ann; Michael Higgins as Paul.
What is The Conversation rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Conversation?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10872.

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