The Connection
1961·Movie·
·1h 50min


Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionMoral AmbiguityAddictionUrban Decay
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersDrug AddictionUrban DecayReal-Life FootageDisappearanceDocumentary-Style
- Pacing
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Time
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Shirley Clarke, Arthur J. Ornitz
Written by:
Jack Gelber
Produced by:
Lewis M. Allen
Composed by:
Freddie Redd