The Conversation (1974)

Harry Caul is an invader of privacy. The best in the business.

The Conversation (1974) poster

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

Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 114 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Shire
Cinematography: Bill Butler, Haskell Wexler
Editing: Richard Chew
Production: The Directors Company, The Coppola Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en

Themes

Hidden Cameras and Revealed Secrets, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles

Keywords

shadowing, san francisco, california, technology, spy, audio tape, paranoia, wiretap, saxophone, conspiracy, tragic event, surveillance, voyeurism

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Conversation about?
A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered.
Who directed The Conversation?
The Conversation was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in The Conversation?
The Conversation stars Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Allen Garfield, Frederic Forrest, Cindy Williams, Michael Higgins.
How long is The Conversation?
The Conversation has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is The Conversation?
The Conversation is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
What is the budget of The Conversation?
The Conversation had a budget of $2M.
How much did The Conversation gross?
The Conversation grossed $5M worldwide.
Where was The Conversation produced?
The Conversation was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Conversation?
The themes of The Conversation include: Hidden Cameras and Revealed Secrets, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles.