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The Conversation

1974-04-12 · 115 min · ★ 7.5

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered.

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Directors
Francis Ford Coppola
Production companies
The Directors Company, The Coppola Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,600,000
Revenue
USD 4,794,457

Top Cast

Gene HackmanGene HackmanHarry Caul
John CazaleJohn CazaleStan
Allen GarfieldAllen GarfieldWilliam P. 'Bernie' Moran
Frederic ForrestFrederic ForrestMark
Cindy WilliamsCindy WilliamsAnn
Michael HigginsMichael HigginsPaul
Elizabeth MacRaeElizabeth MacRaeMeredith
Teri GarrTeri GarrAmy Fredericks
Harrison FordHarrison FordMartin Stett
Mark WheelerReceptionist
Robert ShieldsRobert ShieldsThe Mime
Phoebe AlexanderLurleen
Ramon BieriRamon BieriMan at Party (uncredited)
Gian-Carlo CoppolaBoy in Church (uncredited)
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallThe Director (uncredited)
Richard HackmanConfessional Priest / Security Guard (uncredited)
Billy Dee WilliamsBilly Dee WilliamsMan in Yellow Hat (uncredited)

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