The Man with Connections (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1970, The Man with Connections is a comedy film directed by Claude Berri, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Following "The Two of Us", Claude is now 21 years old. Content with his life, he has a girlfriend Tania and he aspires to become an actor. When he receives his draft notice, a friend convinces Claude he can get out of military service with his connections in Paris. When the connections fall through, Claude is sent for basic training outside Paris before being shipped off to Algeria. His stops in Morocco and Algeria are uneventful as far as military action goes. He returns home with few bad memories of his army life ...
Who’s in it. The Man with Connections stars Guy Bedos as Claude Langmann, Yves Robert as The Father, Rosy Varte as The Mother and Georges Géret as Corsican Adjutant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Man with Connections has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man with Connections page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with Connections tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man with Connections (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man with Connections change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man with Connections worth watching?
- The Man with Connections holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man with Connections?
- The Man with Connections stars Guy Bedos, Yves Robert, Rosy Varte, Georges Géret and Jean-Pierre Marielle.
- When was The Man with Connections released?
- The Man with Connections was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.