
The Conversation(1974)
“Harry Caul is an invader of privacy. The best in the business.”
Overview
A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Studio
The Directors Company
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$5M
Cast

Gene Hackman
as Harry Caul

John Cazale
as Stan

Allen Garfield
as William P. 'Bernie' Moran

Frederic Forrest
as Mark

Cindy Williams
as Ann

Michael Higgins
as Paul

Elizabeth MacRae
as Meredith

Teri Garr
as Amy Fredericks

Harrison Ford
as Martin Stett
Mark Wheeler
as Receptionist

Robert Shields
as The Mime
Phoebe Alexander
as Lurleen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
The Directors Company • The Coppola Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Conversation?▼
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What is The Conversation about?▼
A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered.
Who directed The Conversation?▼
The Conversation was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1974. It is a crime, drama, mystery film.
How long is The Conversation?▼
The Conversation has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Conversation?▼
The cast of The Conversation includes Gene Hackman as Harry Caul, John Cazale as Stan, Allen Garfield as William P. 'Bernie' Moran, Frederic Forrest as Mark, Cindy Williams as Ann and more.
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