The Connection (1959)

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A professional recording of the official play. The play has a play-within-a-play format, with characters Jim Dunn as the "producer" and Jaybird as the "writer" attempting to stage a production about the underbelly of society using "real" addicts. Some of the addicts are jazz musicians. They all (except for the "producer", "writer", and two "photographers") have one thing in common: they are waiting for their drug dealer, their "connection". The dialogue of the characters is interspersed with jazz music.

Director: Jack Gelber
Genre: Drama
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Original Language: en

Keywords

play, the living theatre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Connection about?
A professional recording of the official play. The play has a play-within-a-play format, with characters Jim Dunn as the "producer" and Jaybird as the "writer" attempting to stage a production about the underbelly of society using "real" addicts. Some of the addicts are jazz musicians. They all (except for the "producer", "writer", and two "photographers") have one thing in common: they are waiting for their drug dealer, their "connection". The dialogue of the characters is interspersed with jazz music.
Who directed The Connection?
The Connection was directed by Jack Gelber.
Who stars in The Connection?
The Connection stars Leonard Hicks, Ira Lewis, Warren Finnerty.
What genre is The Connection?
The Connection is a Drama film.