The Conversation

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 65/100
Total warning time: 2m 23s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (18s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with a couple in bed, implied sexual activity but no nudity.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (25s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:10] Character is seen drinking alcohol in a bar.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (1m 25s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:30:20 - 01:31:05] A character is murdered in a bathroom, blood is shown.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:45:50 - 01:46:30] Tense scene with a character threatening another with a weapon.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:22:15 - 00:22:20] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:05:40 - 01:05:45] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:55:10 - 01:55:15] Use of the word 'bastard'.
The Conversation
Year: 1974
Certificate: U
Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 85
Votes: 98611
Gross: 4,420,000
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Stars: Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Allen Garfield, Frederic Forrest
Overview: A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of The Conversation (1974)?
A: The Conversation follows Harry Caul (Gene Hackman), a surveillance expert who becomes obsessed with a recorded conversation between a young couple. As he delves deeper into the meaning of their words, he begins to suspect that they may be in danger, leading him into a moral and psychological crisis.
Q: Who directed The Conversation (1974)?
A: The Conversation was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is known for its psychological depth and meticulous sound design.
Q: What themes are explored in The Conversation?
A: The film explores themes of privacy, paranoia, and the ethical implications of surveillance. It delves into the psychological toll of eavesdropping and the moral dilemmas faced by those who invade others' privacy.
Q: Who are the main actors in The Conversation?
A: The main cast includes Gene Hackman as Harry Caul, John Cazale as Stan, Allen Garfield as Harry's rival William P. 'Bernie' Moran, and Frederic Forrest as Mark, one half of the couple under surveillance.
Q: How was The Conversation received by critics and audiences?
A: The Conversation was critically acclaimed upon its release, praised for its suspenseful storytelling, Gene Hackman's performance, and its thought-provoking themes. It was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and has since been regarded as a classic in the thriller genre.