The Connection

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Shirley Clarke

Writers

Jack Gelber

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

15 February 1962

Budget

$167

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Warren Finnerty

  Leach

• Jerome Raphael

  Solly

• 

  Garry Goodrow

  Ernie

• 

  Carl Lee

  Cowboy

• Barbara Winchester

  Sister Salvation

• Henry Proach

  Harry

• 

  Roscoe Lee Browne

  J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)

• 

  William Redfield

  Jim Dunn

• Freddie Redd

  Piano Player

• Jackie McLean

  Sax Player

• Larry Richie

  Drummer

• Michael Mattos

  Bass Player