The Conversation (1974)
Harry Caul is an invader of privacy. The best in the business.
Starring Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Frederic Forrest
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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 are in danger.
Runtime: 113 min.
Rating: 7.6
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Crime,Drama,Mystery
Keywords: san francisco, california,saxophone,paranoia,audio tape,wiretap,shadowing,surveillance
Cast
Harry Caul
Stan
Mark
Ann
Martin Stett
Amy Fredericks
William P. 'Bernie' Moran
Meredith
The Director
Paul
Receptionist
Man in Yellow Hat (uncredited)
Man at Party (uncredited)
Lurleen
Boy in Church (uncredited)
The mime
Confessional Priest / Security Guard (uncredited)