The Connection

The Connection

Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs

1962•1h 50m•6.4/10

Drama

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6.4/10(30)

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.

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Cast

Warren Finnerty

Warren Finnerty

Leach

Jerome Raphael

Solly

Garry Goodrow

Garry Goodrow

Ernie

Carl Lee

Cowboy

Barbara Winchester

Sister Salvation

Henry Proach

Harry

Roscoe Lee Browne

Roscoe Lee Browne

J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)

William Redfield

William Redfield

Jim Dunn

Freddie Redd

Piano Player

Jackie McLean

Sax Player

Larry Richie

Drummer

Michael Mattos

Bass Player

Linda Veras

Linda Veras

Siren

Jim Anderson

Sam

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