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The Conversation

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

April 7, 1974 1h 54m 7.5/10 (1,956 votes)

Originally released in 1974. The Conversation is a crime/drama film. directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Starring Gene Hackman, John Cazale, and Allen Garfield

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 7, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (1,956 votes)
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Budget $1.6M Production budget
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Box Office $4.8M 3.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,600,000
Revenue
$4,794,457

Production Companies

  • The Directors Company
  • The Coppola Company

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.

How long is The Conversation?

The Conversation has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was The Conversation released?

The Conversation was released on April 7, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Conversation?

The main cast of The Conversation includes Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Allen Garfield, Frederic Forrest, Cindy Williams.

Is The Conversation worth watching?

The Conversation has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,956 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.