The Connection (1961) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1961 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1961, The Connection is a drame film directed by Shirley Clarke, running about 110 minutes. “Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Huit copains attendent leur dealer dans un loft de Greenwich Village. Pour se faire un peu d’argent, ils ont accepté d’être filmés par le documentariste Jim Dunn et son cameraman J.J Burden. Alors qu’ils attendent impatiemment l’héroïne, quatre d’entre eux jouent du jazz tandis que Dunn leur demande de lui raconter des anecdotes personnelles. Quand « Cowboy » le dealer, homme noir tout de blanc vêtu, arrive enfin, chacun est consterné de le voir accompagné de « Sœur Salvatrice », dame âgée membre de l’armée du Salut.
Who’s in it. The Connection stars Warren Finnerty as Leach, Jerome Raphael as Solly, Garry Goodrow as Ernie and Jim Anderson as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Connection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Connection tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Connection (1961)?
- In États-Unis, The Connection is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Connection worth watching?
- The Connection holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Connection?
- The Connection stars Warren Finnerty, Jerome Raphael, Garry Goodrow, Jim Anderson and Carl Lee.
- When was The Connection released?
- The Connection was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.