The Opium Connection (1972): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, The Opium Connection is a thriller and krimi film directed by Ferdinando Baldi, running about 105 minutes. “Ben Gazzara Smashes the Pipeline from the Poppy Fields of Turkey to the Sidewalks of New York!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Die Herstellung und der Vertrieb von Opium und dem daraus gewonnen Heroin liegen in den Händen einer verzweigten internationalen Gangsterorganisation. Joseph Coppola, Topagent der US-Anti-Drogenbehörde, kämpft mit äußerstem Einsatz für die Ausrottung des mächtigen Syndikats. Sein Auftrag führt ihn von Afyon in der Türkei, wo das Opium hergestellt wird, über Sizilien, wo die Mafia die Heroinherstellung und den Weitertransport in die USA kontrolliert, bis zurück nach New York. Coppola übernimmt zur Tarnung einen Nachtclub und gibt vor, selbst 500kg Rohopium kaufen zu wollen. Wird ihm der Trick gelingen, so an die Hintermänner heranzukommen?
Who’s in it. The Opium Connection stars Ben Gazzara as Joseph Coppola, Silvia Monti as Claudia, Fausto Tozzi as Don Vincenzo Russo and Jess Hahn as Sacha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Opium Connection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Opium Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Opium Connection tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Opium Connection (1972)?
- In USA, The Opium Connection is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Opium Connection worth watching?
- The Opium Connection holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Opium Connection?
- The Opium Connection stars Ben Gazzara, Silvia Monti, Fausto Tozzi, Jess Hahn and José Greci.
- When was The Opium Connection released?
- The Opium Connection was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.