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The Conversation (1974)

PG · 1974-04-07 · 1h 53m · EN
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Harry Caul is an invader of privacy. The best in the business.

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.

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Francis Ford CoppolaDirector
Budget
$1.6M
Box office
$4.4M

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Gene HackmanGene HackmanHarry CaulJohn CazaleJohn CazaleStanFrederic ForrestFrederic ForrestMarkCindy WilliamsCindy WilliamsAnnHarrison FordHarrison FordMartin StettTeri GarrTeri GarrAmy FredericksAllen GarfieldAllen GarfieldWilliam P. 'Bernie' MoranElizabeth MacRaeElizabeth MacRaeMeredithMichael HigginsMichael HigginsPaulRobert ShieldsRobert ShieldsThe MimeRobert ShieldsRobert ShieldsThe MimeMark WheelerMark WheelerReceptionist

Keywords

San francisco, californiaSpySurveillanceConspiracyTechnologyVoyeurParanoiaAudio tapeWiretapShadowingSaxophoneTragic event

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · MysteryTheme affinitySan Francisco California · Spy · SurveillanceNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference54262Actor preference111741 · 54221 · 104932

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What is The Conversation about?

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.

How long is The Conversation?

The Conversation has a runtime of 113 minutes.

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