The Connection
Jan 01, 1959
Director
Jack GelberOverview
A professional recording of the official play. The play has a play-within-a-play format, with characters Jim Dunn as the "producer" and Jaybird as the "writer" attempting to stage a production about the underbelly of society using "real" addicts. Some of the addicts are jazz musicians. They all (except for the "producer", "writer", and two "photographers") have one thing in common: they are waiting for their drug dealer, their "connection". The dialogue of the characters is interspersed with jazz music.
Cast of The Connection
Crew of The Connection
About The Connection
What is The Connection about?
A professional recording of the official play. The play has a play-within-a-play format, with characters Jim Dunn as the "producer" and Jaybird as the "writer" attempting to stage a production about the underbelly of society using "real" addicts. Some of the addicts are jazz musicians. They all (except for the "producer", "writer", and two "photographers") have one thing in common: they are…
When was The Connection released?
The Connection was released on January 1, 1959.
Who directed The Connection?
The Connection was directed by Jack Gelber.
Who is in the cast of The Connection?
The cast of The Connection includes Leonard Hicks (Jim Dunn), Ira Lewis (Jaybird) and Warren Finnerty (Leach).