The Connection 63 years old
Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs
A title card announces that the film is a result of found footage assembled by cameraman J.J. Burden working for the acclaimed documentary filmmaker Jim Dunn, who has disappeared. Leach, a heroin addict, introduces the audience to his apartment where other heroin addicts, a mix of current and former jazz musicians, are waiting for Cowboy, their drug connection, to appear. Things go out of control as the men grow increasingly nervous and the cameraman keeps recording.
Credits
The Connection Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Linda Veras She was 22, now 85 years old | as Siren |
| Warren Finnerty He was 36, 49 years old when he died | as Leach |
| William Redfield He was 34, 49 years old when he died | as Jim Dunn |
| Henry Proach | as Harry |
| Carl Lee He was 34, 59 years old when he died | as Cowboy |
| Roscoe Lee Browne He was 36, 81 years old when he died | as J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown) |
| Jerome Raphael | as Solly |
| Larry Richie | as Drummer |
| Freddie Redd He was 32, now 96 years old | as Piano Player |
| Barbara Winchester She was 18, now 81 years old | as Sister Salvation |
| Garry Goodrow He was 27, 80 years old when he died | as Ernie |
| Michael Mattos | as Bass Player |
| Jackie McLean He was 29, 74 years old when he died | as Sax Player |
| Jim Anderson He was 54, 59 years old when he died | as Sam |
The Connection Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Albert Brenner as Art Direction. He was 35 (now 98) years old | Art |
| Arthur J. Ornitz as Director of Photography. He was 44 (68) years old when He died | Camera |
| Lewis M. Allen as Producer. He was 38 (81) years old when He died | Production |
| Shirley Clarke as Director. She was 41 (77) years old when She died | Directing |
| Shirley Clarke as Editor. She was 41 (77) years old when She died | Editing |
| Jack Gelber as Writer. He was 29 (71) years old when He died | Writing |
| Freddie Redd as Original Music Composer. He was 32 (now 96) years old | Sound |
The Connection (63 years)
Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs
- Release day: Wednesday, May 03, 1961
- Runtime: 110 minutes
- Budget: 167.00