The Conversation
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- Synopsis
- Made between The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974), and in part an homage to Michelangelo Antonioni's art-movie classic Blow-Up (1966), The Conversation was a return to small-scale art films for Francis Ford Coppola....
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- Starring
- Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Allen Garfield, Frederic Forrest, Cindy Williams
- Director(s)
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Distributor(s)
- Paramount
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 113 min.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
As he is played by Gene Hackman in The Conversation, an expert wiretapper named Harry Caul is one of the most affecting and tragic characters in the movies.Read the full review
Variety | Staff (Not Credited)Add Critic to Favorites
A major artistic asset to the film - besides script, direction and the top performances - is supervising editor Walter Murch's sound collage and re-recording.Read the full review
The New York Times | Vincent CanbyAdd Critic to Favorites
Mr. Coppola, the writer as well as the director, has nearly succeeded in making a great film but has, instead, made one that is merely very good.Read the full review
