The Connection

The Connection

110 mins | Drama | May 3, 1961

A title card announces that the film is a result of found footage assembled by cameraman J.J. Burden working for the acclaimed documentary filmmaker Jim Dunn, who has disappeared. Leach, a heroin addict, introduces the audience to his apartment where other heroin addicts, a mix of current and former jazz musicians, are waiting for Cowboy, their drug connection, to appear. Things go out of control as the men grow increasingly nervous and the cameraman keeps recording.

The Connection

110 mins | Drama | May 3, 1961

The Connection
A title card announces that the film is a result of found footage assembled by cameraman J.J. Burden working for the acclaimed documentary filmmaker Jim Dunn, who has disappeared. Leach, a heroin addict, introduces the audience to his apartment where other heroin addicts, a mix of current and former jazz musicians, are waiting for Cowboy, their drug connection, to appear. Things go out of control as the men grow increasingly nervous and the cameraman keeps recording.
IMDb rating 7.0
Producers
Original title The Connection
Directors Shirley Clarke
Writers Jack Gelber

Cast

Warren Finnerty

as Leach

Jerome Raphael

as Solly

Garry Goodrow

as Ernie

Carl Lee

as Cowboy

Barbara Winchester

as Sister Salvation

Henry Proach

as Harry

Roscoe Lee Browne

as J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)

William Redfield

as Jim Dunn

Freddie Redd

as Piano Player

Jackie McLean

as Sax Player

Larry Richie

as Drummer

Michael Mattos

as Bass Player

Linda Veras

as Siren

Jim Anderson

as Sam