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The Connection poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.5 / 100
1961·Drama·1h 50m

THE CONNECTION

“Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs”

Eight drug addicts are waiting for their connection in a New York apartment while a two-man documentary team films the proceedings. Things go out of control as the men grow increasingly nervous and the cameraman keeps recording.

Above the Line
Shirley Clarke·DirectorJack Gelber·WriterArthur J. Ornitz·Director of PhotographyFreddie Redd·Original Music ComposerShirley Clarke·Editor
Cast
Warren Finnerty·LeachJerome Raphael·SollyGarry Goodrow·ErnieCarl Lee·CowboyBarbara Winchester·Sister SalvationHenry Proach·HarryRoscoe Lee Browne·J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)William Redfield·Jim DunnFreddie Redd·Piano PlayerJackie McLean·Sax Player
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Shirley Clarke·Director
Writing· 1
Jack Gelber·Writer
Camera· 1
Arthur J. Ornitz·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Shirley Clarke·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Freddie Redd·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Richard Sylbert·Production DesignAlbert Brenner·Art Direction
Production· 1
Lewis M. Allen·Producer
By the Numbers
68.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Formal
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s 1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Five individuals are positioned in a line, facing forward, against a teal-colored wall. The central figure is a bald man with a mustache, wearing a brown suit a”

Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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