The Connection
Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs
1962 · 1h 43m · Not Rated
Drama
Directed by
Shirley Clarke
Overview
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 and cast
- Shirley Clarke Director
- Warren Finnerty as Leach
- Jerome Raphael as Solly
- Garry Goodrow as Ernie
- Jim Anderson as Sam
- 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
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