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The Connection (1961)
Not Rated
110 min | Drama

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The Connection (1961)

Not Rated

110 min | Drama

A director tries to film a group of junkies in Leach's room while they are waiting for Cowboy to bring their heroin connection.

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Director

Writer

Jack Gelber (based on Jack Gelber's play) (written by)

Producers

Lewis M. Allen (produced by) (as Lewis Allen) | Shirley Clarke (produced by)

Composer

Cinematographer

Arthur J. Ornitz

Editor

Production Designer

Richard Sylbert

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Release date

Feb 15, 1962 (United States)

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Cast	+ Add Cast
14 cast members

Name	Known for
Warren Finnerty Leach Leach See fewer	Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Jerome Raphael Solly (as Jerome Raphel) Solly (as Jerome Raphel) See fewer	Get Smart (1965)
Garry Goodrow Ernie Ernie See fewer	Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Jim Anderson Sam (as James Anderson) Sam (as James Anderson) See fewer	The Brig (1964)
Carl Lee Cowboy Cowboy See fewer	Super Fly (1972)
Barbara Winchester Sister Salvation Sister Salvation See fewer	The DuPont Show of the Month (1957)
Henry Proach Harry Harry See fewer	The Incident (1967)
Roscoe Lee Browne J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Browne) J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Browne) See fewer	The Cowboys (1972)
William Redfield Jim Dunn Jim Dunn See fewer	Death Wish (1974)
Freddie Redd Piano Player Piano Player See fewer	One Way at a Time (1981)
Jackie McLean Sax Player Sax Player See fewer	The Forger (2012)
Larry Richie Drummer Drummer See fewer	The Connection (1961)
Michael Mattos Bass Player Bass Player See fewer	The Connection (1961)
Linda Veras Siren (uncredited) Siren (uncredited) See fewer	Sabata (1969)

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