France / May 03, 1961 / Cannes Film Festival
Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs
1h 50min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Eight drug addicts are waiting for their connection in a New York apartment while a two-man documentary team films the proceedings. Things go out of control as the men grow increasingly nervous and the cameraman keeps recording.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| William Redfield | Jim Dunn |
| Freddie Redd | Piano Player |
| Jackie McLean | Sax Player |
| Larry Richie | Drummer |
| Michael Mattos | Bass Player |
| Linda Veras | Siren |
| Jim Anderson | Sam |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Connection |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 15 febbraio 1962 |
| Production | Lewis M. Allen |
| Writer | Jack Gelber |
| Editing | Shirley Clarke |
| Cinematography | Arthur J. Ornitz |
| Assistant directors | Shirley Clarke |
| Camera operators | Arthur J. Ornitz |
| Additional photography | Arthur J. Ornitz |
| Production design | Richard Sylbert, Albert Brenner |
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| Art direction | Albert Brenner, Richard Sylbert |
| Set decoration | Richard Sylbert, Albert Brenner |
| Music | Freddie Redd |
| Sound | Freddie Redd |
| Budget | 167 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Switzerland / Jul 19, 1961 / Locarno Film Festival (exact date unknown)
Italy / Aug 25, 1961 / Venice Film Festival (exact date unknown)
Limited release
United States / Feb 15, 1962 / Scottsdale, Arizona
Theatrical release
Germany / Feb 11, 2012
TV
Germany / Sep 11, 1967
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