The Conversation 1974
“Harry Caul is an invader of privacy. The best in the business.”
What is The Conversation?
The Conversation is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 12, 1974
- Studios
- The Directors Company, The Coppola Company
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
The Conversation is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by The Directors Company, The Coppola Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A surveillance expert faces a moral crisis when he fears his subjects will be killed.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola
- Stars Gene Hackman in the lead role
- Atmospheric tension builds throughout the 1h55 runtime
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate methodical, character‑driven mysteries about surveillance and conscience.
Its serious, suspenseful tone and themes of privacy invasion suit mature audiences despite a PG rating.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Conversation?
Francis Ford Coppola directed the 1974 film.
What is the main character's profession?
He is a surveillance expert who records conversations.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as crime, drama, and mystery.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie carries a PG rating.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 55 minutes.
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