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 55m
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?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Conversation (1974).
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 55 minutes (115 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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