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The Conversation

1974
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 53m
A paranoid and personally-secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that a couple he is spying on will be murdered.
Directed by:
Francis Ford Coppola Francis Ford Coppola
Written by:
Francis Ford Coppola Francis Ford Coppola
Starring:
Gene Hackman Gene Hackman Harrison Ford Harrison Ford Robert Duvall Robert Duvall John Cazale John Cazale Teri Garr Teri Garr Allen Garfield Allen Garfield Frederic Forrest Frederic Forrest Cindy Williams Cindy Williams Michael Higgins Elizabeth MacRae Mark Wheeler
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Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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The Conversation

1974
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 53m
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luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 20 Jul 2018
90
97th
Hot off the heels of what is generally considered to be one of the best movies of all time, Coppola delivers, in my opinion, a far better movie. "The Conversation" is gripping, it's thrilling, it's mysterious, and Hackman sells the role as one hell of a character in Caul. There's a degree of subtlety in his paranoia and overcautious privacy that ultimately destroys him, ending in one of the most harrowing, poignant scenes ever committed to film.
Rated 20 Jul 2018
tonytheponyTonythePony
Rated 27 Apr 2008
93
96th
Insidious mystery/thriller with creeping intrigue and a wonderfully barren, scorched conclusion. Coppola's subtle touches morph the seemingly mundane conversation, it's repetition getting under your skin, as it does Caul. The intense and haunted character is perfectly realised by Hackman, playing against type, his introverted and controlled existence pulled apart and laid bare by the finale.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 10 Dec 2020
100
97th
One of my favorite film scenarios is witnessing a character with a finely cultivated philosophy adapting to change based on external stressors or conflict. Coppola does an amazing character study on a paranoid loner confronted by his own conscience. His technical aesthetics build on that premise--including a screenplay that continually elevates tension and sound/film editing that question your basic understanding of the story. I love this film more than Apocalypse Now & The Godfathers.
Rated 10 Dec 2020
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 24 Mar 2012
90
95th
A good thriller 'with a twist', but an even better examination of obsession and of the voyeur-esque hypocrisy of an observer that can't handle being observed. A quite desolate and lonely film.
Rated 24 Mar 2012
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 17 Jan 2014
90
93rd
It's like listening to a Tom Waits discography. It starts off with some beautiful piano that has some odd sadness or darkness underneath. Then it morphs into a rough dark train ride descending quickly into madness. Tom Waits rules.
Rated 17 Jan 2014
paxtonPaxton
Rated 01 Mar 2018
85
94th
Makes De Palma's Blow Out look like...well...I mean...still a good movie. Not taking away from this film but Blow Out is pretty great. Damn it. This wasn't the comparison either film needed. John Travolta is no Gene Hackman but Teri Garr is no Nancy Allen. I mean, dead or alive she's coming with me. But Teri Garr was in Mr. Mom. And Tootsie. And Close Encounters. Damn it. Nancy Allen is no Teri Garr.
Rated 01 Mar 2018
magbMagb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
73rd
A fascinating character study. Hackman's character fancies himself an unbiased observer, but he's anything but, and that becomes his downfall.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 07 Apr 2010
74
90th
Disorientating, stimulating, suffocating. TC encapsulates '70s paranoia with quiet crescendo. One of my favourite bits of symbolism: the literal structural detritus -- skeletal buildings and heavy machinery -- harks back to Reed's "Third Man." Steals your senses; the world doesn't seem quite the same.
Rated 07 Apr 2010
frostyFrosty
Rated 06 Oct 2009
90
96th
Theres a solid thriller in there - but that isn't what interests us really. What's fascinating is Harry Caul and his loneliness - the film captures the emotion like no other I have seen. For me The Conversation - and not the Godfather II - is Coppola's masterpiece. Terrific score.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 20 Feb 2010
87
94th
Slowly builds up to a fantastic finale. Doesn't overuse the paranoia angle, has some nice surprises along the way, and the pacing is perfect for the type of story being told. Hackman completely nailed the role.
Rated 20 Feb 2010
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 22 Jan 2013
85
91st
A professional wiretapper in San Francisco records a potentially dangerous conversation, and is drawn into a world of paranoia and danger when he refuses to walk away from his responsibility for the resulting consequences. It's Mini-Wheats: The Movie....the adult in me appreciated the fine acting, tense plotting and excellent cinematography, but the kid in me couldn't stop laughing at the early 70's "high tech" surveillance gear. A microphone in a pen? AMAZING!
Rated 22 Jan 2013
edkrakedkrak
Rated 01 Nov 2016
90
95th
[MMWTM3K#02] I expected way more classical Hitchcock-style thriller at first, but after the end I've realized that this simple (yet elusive) crime mystery is just a pretext to show Harry's paranoiac guilt trip. I'm a bit bothered by the incostencies of his character - he's all scary pants in bed with his girlfriend, but he has no problem making a party in his room full of secret tapes? He's no. 1 expert in his field but get's easily played with pen trick? Still a great experience though.
Rated 01 Nov 2016
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 25 Jan 2024
88
87th
It was only missing one bit at the very end - he should have shaved off the mustache just to reallllly be sure
Rated 25 Jan 2024
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 30 Sep 2011
85
92nd
Coppola creates an unusual version of "1984" but focuses more on the individual that would typically be the antagonist in lesser films. This character operates in the shadows who as a consequence suffers from the neurosis of living on the isolated fringe. Hackman is in his best role as this paranoid lonely character. The film crosses boundaries through ambiguity, reality, and dream paranoia. It's seemingly played straight but there's a psychological tone to this film that's difficult to define.
Rated 30 Sep 2011
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 29 May 2015
96
96th
A rare Essential Film, aligning very prescient '70's social paranoia with very universal internal anxiety, which when combined, unravels into a kind of psychological apocalypse - a collapse. In an odd way, this may be much more important than Coppola's other esteemed contributions to cinema.
Rated 29 May 2015
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 09 Feb 2007
4
70th
This movie had the misfortune of only being FFC's fourth-best movie of the 70s, and as a result, might be the most underrated movie of the entire decade. It's the most workmanlike of the four, without the directorial bravado that marks Apocalypse Now and The Godfather, but it's perfectly suited to the material. Gene Hackman is outstanding and the entire movie has this sense of tension and mystery to it.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 22 May 2007
92
94th
In between The Godfather parts I and II, Coppola crafted what could be the greatest American film dealing with paranoia and one of the better films of the 70s. Gripping the entire way through.
Rated 22 May 2007
sellissellis
Rated 02 Jun 2011
92
92nd
A masterpiece of cinematography and editing (sound and picture). Also, this and Hackman's performance in French Connection allow him to forever leave an impact on film acting. This is a character whose unraveling alienation and paranoia deserves to be studied. The core theme of the movie is a rare one - there is no such thing as human objectivity.
Rated 02 Jun 2011
mrandersen10mrandersen10
Rated 12 Jan 2012
85
90th
Expertly crafted mystery/thriller with a simplicity in terms of plot and production that belies the subtle brilliance that elevates this film to another level. It's atmospheric, stimulating, unnerving; it's a testament to Coppola's directing chops and Hackman's impressive performance as an introverted, obsessive and paranoid man. It's refreshing to watch a quality classic film every once in awhile.
Rated 12 Jan 2012
neonmanNeonman
Rated 27 Nov 2010
93
96th
Released creepily close to a significant event pertaining surveillance, engrossing is such an understatement for a film, whether it's drawing you into the mystery or the mind. Loads better than those other films Coppola made that sandwich this undervalued masterpiece.
Rated 27 Nov 2010
andertonanderton
Rated 08 Feb 2007
80
68th
from the director of jack and the star of heartbreakers
Rated 08 Feb 2007
yiannosYiannos
Rated 06 Jun 2017
85
97th
(Viewed on 9/02/13): T.C is Coppola best script and the closest he came to really living the great auteurist's dream. Hackman gives an excellent performance as Harry Caul, a surveillance expert who becomes unwittingly ensnared in a sinister conspiracy. As an examination of the perils of technological encroachment, it remains alarmingly relevant, but more fundamentally it's about the dangers of misinterpretation created by the possibilities inherent in sophisticated cultural mnemonics.
Rated 06 Jun 2017
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 19 Mar 2019
78
85th
Coppola's direction is perfect here. The story is told through camera, subtle acting, and sound, with basically no exposition. I think the pacing could have been a little tighter, but the slow burn does really pay off down the home stretch. Definitely deserves a second viewing.
Rated 19 Mar 2019
doctor7doctor7
Rated 01 Feb 2008
92
95th
Not as fantastic as Coppola's Godfather 1 & 2 or Apocalypse Now but still amazing. I almost think the only reason it's not as good is not due to film quality but rather this film is simply much smaller in scale and specticle than the others. Gene Hackman is great and Harrison Ford turns in a perfectly unsettling performance. Great film for any spy movie fan and essential viewing for Coppola fan.
Rated 01 Feb 2008
kenchekenche
Rated 19 May 2008
65
35th
I think, It is a valley between Godfather Mountains. The man's dilemma between religion and his professional life is performed by Gene Hackman successfully but slow progress make the film so boring.
Rated 19 May 2008
caimancaiman
Rated 31 Mar 2012
93
96th
They don't make thrillers like this anymore. Nowadays this type of movie would be entirely plot-driven rather than character-driven, and would include at least one or two explosions. Hackman's performance is nuanced and perfect. Coppola's direction is great, using many surveillance-type shots to give us that sense of voyeurism. Another thing that really stood out to me was the perfect music; much like Coppola's other masterpieces, the music here is spot on and memorable. Great movie.
Rated 31 Mar 2012
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 13 May 2013
20
8th
This is a miserable movie, dull and mostly just boring. There was some interesting technology, but not much story and little action. Much of the story is about a recorded conversation, that gets replayed ad nauseam. Then when something does happen, our hero hides and buries his head. That's when I stopped caring about this character and spent the rest of the movie deciding if I should just turn it off. Sadly I did watch through to the pointless, forgettable, lack luster, lousy ending.
Rated 13 May 2013
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 16 Feb 2007
75
84th
Interesting, tense and gripping, with an awesome performance from Hackman. Certain aspects of the ending disappointed me, although I certainly see what Coppola was going for. The film raises several intriguing philosophical issues, but remains a bit cold and cerebral.
Rated 16 Feb 2007
vesupriavesupria
Rated 12 Jun 2011
9
95th
A dark, moody, & very intricate character study. The dimly lit sets tell a story about the protagonist in themselves, they slightly shed secrets of his inner psyche, but the answers never quite come forth, veiled behind a distant past. The closing scene is representative of his life torn apart, his soul exposed... alone and still short of any truth. The observer, turned into the observed, a full cycle of paranoia.
Rated 12 Jun 2011
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 14 Aug 2013
90
92nd
Ending scene is me looking for the television remote.
Rated 14 Aug 2013
le_mamile mami
Rated 08 Jul 2017
90
95th
Thrilling is the word to define this movie. From beginning to finish the story, musics, Hackman's character thrilled me. Every movement, every scene enlarged his character. Obviously, what made this movie great was Hackman's character development. Obsessed, clever but most importantly lonely man changed throughout the movie.
Rated 08 Jul 2017
purgatospurgatos
Rated 24 Oct 2008
84
80th
Very good film. Great characters, great atmosphere. All of the characters are kind of unsettling in their own unique way.
Rated 24 Oct 2008
febrarofebraro
Rated 17 Jul 2009
85
80th
A film that has many layers to its characters, with a classic performance from Gene Hackman. The recording of the conversation gets creepier every minute.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
andaghandagh
Rated 11 Sep 2010
93
83rd
Remind me never to go to a wire tappers party.
Rated 11 Sep 2010
icarusIcarus
Rated 06 Oct 2008
95
96th
Excellent parable about the state of the world, with Hackman's character mirroring the distrust and paranoia that has seeped into contemporary society. Love the mostly minimalist photography, the bland backgrounds, and the use of that conversation--popping up at just the right moments. Fantastic.
Rated 06 Oct 2008
paradigmaParadigma
Rated 22 Mar 2009
90
97th
You can't tell this story better than Coppola. That's what you think after watching this movie.
Rated 22 Mar 2009
damildamil
Rated 16 Jan 2012
60
43rd
I expected this to be a fairly straight-up thriller, but it was actually more of a character study. As expected, Francis Ford Coppola's direction was great. I must admit, I was slightly bored at times, but maybe I just wasn't in the right mood. It is a good film though. It reminded me a bit of Brian De Palma's Blow Out (1981).
Rated 16 Jan 2012
staryarabbistaryarabbi
Rated 15 Jul 2014
70
56th
harry witnesses a societal unconcious about massacres and genocides in a paranoid cold-war society. he also desperately needs a motherlike woman figure, maybe that's why he tries to help the girl in conversation. a very subtle movie about witnessing something terrible but not being able to tell it to others; maybe it is the modern man's destiny?
Rated 15 Jul 2014
movie_opMovie-Op
Rated 22 Jun 2015
8
80th
The Conversation thrives when it's focused on its main character but falters when examining the outdated paranoia surrounding personal privacy
Rated 22 Jun 2015
kavuKavu
Rated 01 Sep 2015
93
98th
Great script and directing from Coppola, with Hackman delivering the role of his career.
Rated 01 Sep 2015
tds4aTds4a
Rated 03 Mar 2010
3
80th
Very minor in its plot, setting and characterisation, yet it feels like there are numerous hidden layers you could peel away.
Rated 03 Mar 2010
barraocBarraoc
Rated 02 Jul 2017
80
85th
Gene Hackman is impressive as paranoid surveillance expert Harry Caul. Don't know why it took me so long to get to this one...
Rated 02 Jul 2017
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 18 Nov 2016
78
50th
I've overheard better conversations. I do think that the acting and sound editing were really good in this movie. It came out the same year as the Godfather - Part II, so it didn't have much of a chance of winning best picture. I did like how paranoid Gene Hackman was in the film. Harrison Ford was an interesting mean guy, not exactly sure if I can call him bad...
Rated 18 Nov 2016
toddsaltertoddsalter
Rated 16 Mar 2017
91
80th
No car chases.... Yes!
Rated 16 Mar 2017
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 13 Jun 2007
90
95th
Mesmerizing story about paranoia.
Rated 13 Jun 2007
joearlinejoearline
Rated 12 Sep 2007
85
91st
coppola had a great run from 72 to 74
Rated 12 Sep 2007
mcawesomemcawesome
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
98th
Perfect.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
penchupenchu
Rated 17 Jan 2009
80
89th
Between the Godfathers, a lonely introverted self-destructing story.
Rated 17 Jan 2009
lexlex
Rated 23 Jan 2015
90
80th
Coppola was insane in the 70s. This is a phenomenal psychological thriller that just happens not to be The Godfather or Apocalypse Now.
Rated 23 Jan 2015
nimnonimno
Rated 22 Feb 2009
30
24th
A little too slow-moving for the 21st century. Modern technology has made some of the key elements of this movie kind of pointless. I really wanted to like this before I saw it recently, but there was just too little there to enjoy.
Rated 22 Feb 2009
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 25 Sep 2016
9
91st
The Conversation is another masterful piece of filmmaking from Francis Ford Coppola. In comparison to the grandiose scale of The Godfather, this is a much smaller and subtle film but FFC showcases an equal measure of filmmaking craftsmanship. It is paced, shot, written and scored to perfection and the sense of paranoia and loneliness mounts towards a spectacular finale. Gene Hackman is perfectly cast and he gives a career best performance and John Cazale & Harrison Ford are worthy mentions too.
Rated 25 Sep 2016
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Jul 2012
5
98th
Wonderful, weighty film, my favourite Hackman performance and a very memorable score.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
lintonmyroxylintonmyroxy
Rated 24 Jan 2020
93
98th
Coppola's characterization and Hackman's performance perfectly portray the secretive paranoia of Henry Caul. San Francisco is so beautiful here. The architecture is gorgeous even though most buildings are only shown from street level. The interior design is as well, mainly the director's building and even the subway. We've stylistically regressed since then
Rated 24 Jan 2020
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
99th
On fear, loneliness and recording technology, or in other words, the question concerning Gestell. Coppola's masterpiece.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nobletNoblet
Rated 25 Sep 2010
84
81st
Great thriller and character study. Harry Caul is a lonely man who can only focus on his job but feels tremendous guilt over it. Hackman plays him perfectly.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
filliganFilligan
Rated 24 May 2010
92
85th
Hackman's eccentric performance carries this paranoid and unnerving mystery perfectly. Somewhat overlooked because of Godfather II's immense shadow casting over it, but don't let this subtle treat pass you by.
Rated 24 May 2010
ringingknotringingknot
Rated 16 Mar 2016
91
46th
Incredible, incredible music, worthy of repetition.
Rated 16 Mar 2016
ronin167Ronin167
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
99th
My favourite Coppola's films. Hackman gives a brilliant performance, and the film remains pretty relevant today.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
radumsmnradumsmn
Rated 27 May 2016
82
92nd
Best sounding movie I've come across - the music choice is impeccable and sound editing is just great. Camera work is spot on across the entire length and the directing feels so meticulous.
Rated 27 May 2016
redflagredflag
Rated 01 Oct 2019
94
75th
Classic '70s thriller. A very, very hollow man much like Col. Kurtz.
Rated 01 Oct 2019
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 29 Jan 2011
70
56th
I didn't like it as much as many, but that happens. Hackman gives a great performance and I really enjoyed the story. Coppola shows you why he was so good at his craft (not that we really needed any reminding). I, for whatever reason, just didn't get into it as much as I wanted to. Perhaps if I re-watch it after awhile I will be able to reevaluate and bump up it's score. As it stands it's a very well made movie that I would recommend to most.
Rated 29 Jan 2011
ashwilliamsAshWilliams
Rated 23 Sep 2008
90
90th
Maybe Coppola's second masterpiece behind "Apocalypse Now." This is an absorbing and very prescient look at the need for security in all its various facets. The protagonist, played beautifully by Hackman, is one of the most complex characters I've seen. In the end, he's not merely doing his job; he's proving himself. Great flick and a bewildering finale to boot! Long live the 70's!
Rated 23 Sep 2008
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
A fascinating little drama / thriller / character study that eventually evolves into a portrait of unbridled paranoia. Also, this is one of those rare political cautionary films that might hold more relevance today than ever. Also, Harrison Ford cameo!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 09 Apr 2009
100
99th
Coppola gets inspirated by Hitchcock, and this mind-blowing end thriller is a pure masterpiece.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 06 Jan 2008
5
93rd
A more subtle effort than Coppola's other work around the same time. There's nothing too flashy going on here, but Gene Hackman's performance is more than enough to keep the momentum going. Harry Caul is one of the most memorable characters of the 70's, comparable to Travis Bickle or Michael Corleone. Harrison Ford and John Cazale are both great, too. The sound design is superb, which is fitting for the subject matter. The film just seeps paranoia.
Rated 06 Jan 2008
twisptwisp
Rated 06 Jan 2011
93
98th
Discovering layers of sound reconstructing a conversation. In parallel, discovering layers of personality of the surveillance expert. At the end, putting the pieces together to find a shocking story unfolding in front of our eyes. The hunter is first reduced to a dog, then to a puppet and finally to the hunted, whereas what seemed to be a defenceless pray becomes a ruthless killer. The film is similar to the Blow-Up (1966). The image is replaced by sound and the decadence by despair.
Rated 06 Jan 2011
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 31 Mar 2020
60
35th
A good character study in a thriller that takes its time in building up to the climax. It feels a little dated by the equipment (although I swear I own the same voltmeter Harry does), but the performances are top-notch.
Rated 31 Mar 2020
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 25 Jan 2011
94
99th
An incredible piece of filmmaking. Brilliantly written, expertly paced & with a spellbinding performance from Hackman. There are several great scenes also, ranging from the supurb exchanges in Hackman's studio, to pretty much every second of the mesmerising last half hour. On top of that a delicate, harrowing, lonesome musical score only adds to brilliant camerawork & performances. I'm in the minority; but Coppola's best film in my opinion, & a recent rewatch just reinforces this for me.
Rated 25 Jan 2011
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
41st
I'll be honest: the "cheat" at the film's climax really ruins it for me. I know I shouldn't let a minor detail like that bother me, especially when the movie has so much else going for it, but I can't help it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
95th
Last great Coppola movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 17 Dec 2016
72
65th
Is at times slow, but I've thought about how the movie would be like if they left things out. My conclusion was that it was all necessary for things to fold out to a great conclusion.
Rated 17 Dec 2016
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 10 Dec 2010
90
98th
Claustrophobic, paranoid thriller with Hackman's greatest performance and wonderful sound (which is integral to the plot). My favourite Coppola.
Rated 10 Dec 2010
spookyfoxSpookyFox
Rated 14 Jan 2015
83
65th
Watch if you want to understand the value of repetition done right in film.
Rated 14 Jan 2015
thehynesthehynes
Rated 20 Oct 2014
57
52nd
Harry, before you wreck your apartment...it's in your *SPOILER*
Rated 20 Oct 2014
janusjanus
Rated 12 Feb 2013
85
88th
Stark and stylish slow-burn thriller, probably Coppola's best work I've seen yet.
Rated 12 Feb 2013
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 27 Aug 2008
100
90th
Subtle and suspenseful. Hackman and Ford are excellent. Great story. The musical score is incredible.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
mandymandy
Rated 07 Sep 2012
6
44th
Although this explores some very interesting themes of paranoia, privacy, personal responsibility and job morality and is brilliantly played by Gene Hackman. I found the film dragged in places and was slightly dull.
Rated 07 Sep 2012
eric_wkEric WK
Rated 06 Sep 2009
80
73rd
The Conversation is a very good thriller and a very good character study, but for me, it ultimately falls short of achieving greatness. Coppola has acknowledged the influence Blowup had on this film, but the most directly correlated scene (Thomas/Caul's analyses of the photos/tapes) doesn't live up to the original. And the fact that the most important line of the movie is literally changed just feels cheap - Antonioni didn't need to use a trick like that. My quibbles aside, it's quite good.
Rated 06 Sep 2009
space_popeSpace Pope
Rated 09 Feb 2014
85
89th
This is one of those films where I really wish I could have watched it in the mindset of someone from the time of its release. While I feel that the dated technology detracted only minimally from what was a fantastic portrait of a man wounded by the dangers of the work he loves and by which he defines himself, I feel that the overall mood of the picture would have been that much more enhanced if I wasn't watching it in a world worried that the NSA is doing this to everyone through their phones.
Rated 09 Feb 2014
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 10 Mar 2015
52
70th
Many aspects of this unique character study of a disturbed man were subtle and interesting, but I by far prefer "Taxi Driver." To an extent that is because of the latter's formal boldness, but it also may come down simply to more of a personal interest generally in the sociological rather than the psychological (to put it crudely).
Rated 10 Mar 2015
spleenspleen
Rated 20 Sep 2010
88
91st
Very slow buildup to IMHO the second most shocking conclusion ever (right after Don't Look Back). Give it a chance and sit through the first half; the ending makes it all worth it.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
zipsterZipster
Rated 11 Aug 2014
100
99th
There's a little Harry Caul in all of us.
Rated 11 Aug 2014
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 25 Mar 2013
92
98th
Caul's unwinding into complete paranoia was well underway when we get to enter the story, but the episode shown is masterful. Hackman portrays a very tragic and sad hero in probably his very best work. Coppola's view of intrusion and technology is frightful as he blends wonderful sound-mixing with claustrophobic cinematography. Fantastic.
Rated 25 Mar 2013
vertiggoVertiggo
Rated 20 Mar 2009
85
76th
The movie creates some tension in the course of the woof, nevertheless I was expecting more from the ending.However is still one more great work from one of the masters of 70's. It's a very good thriller with amazing sound effects editing.
Rated 20 Mar 2009
cajolejuiceCajoleJuice
Rated 19 Oct 2012
90
90th
Brutally lonely film. Hackman is great as a paranoid wiretapping genius. He's a pro's pro, but this film delves into what that truly entails for someone involved in such a shady business. I'll agree with the criticism from buddy Eric WK on the changing of the most important line in the film. To have a film revolve around parsing a conversation, listening to it repeatedly -- to literally change it by the end is not cool. Pretty much everything else is wonderful.
Rated 19 Oct 2012
juggernautrJuggernautR
Rated 23 Apr 2020
93
96th
A classic, and maybe more relevant today than ever. One of Coppola's best.
Rated 23 Apr 2020
mzam35mzam35
Rated 24 Jul 2008
100
95th
my favorite movie
Rated 24 Jul 2008
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 14 Nov 2020
100
96th
The Conversation is a classic. Hackman plays a paranoid spy for hire who's a specialist when it comes to bugging people. He doesn't want to be bugged himself so he doesn't allow himself to get close to anyone. There are twists and turns. The characters have tons of personality and the cinematography is gorgeously presented in this 1974 classic. The ending alone is something that I could watch over-and-over again. There are parts of this movie that will only become apparent on subsequent viewings
Rated 14 Nov 2020
evranaevrana
Rated 22 May 2021
92
94th
A masterfully constructed story, maybe the best piece on the nature of paranoia. It is such an economic story, even in the beginning it feels like having an idyllic pace; you see in the end how every piece is tightly fit together. Hackman did wonders with his overtly suspicious character and his need of opening up and what it does to him. The story seems like heading in a certain direction, but then it veers away in a mind-blowing way and punches you in the gut. The music needs special mention
Rated 22 May 2021
stuie299stuie299
Rated 08 Jan 2013
90
90th
At first it may appear to be a rather slow film but soon enough both the style and plot will make this film too captivating to stop watching. A subtle thriller with great acting and a great score. This film really isn't in anyway similar to Coppola's other work and IMO its by far his best.
Rated 08 Jan 2013
individualindividual
Rated 18 Oct 2007
100
83rd
Academy Award nominated 1974 mystery thriller about audio surveillance. Hackman at its best as a Christian moralist sound technician who gets freaked finding he is just about to do a very bad thing. Bad guys are almost unseen and are "represented" by very young Harrison Ford at his early performance years. A thrilling movie poem from great artist Coppola when he was still busy making art. Morbid gloomy and poetic. Don't skip.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
pigletPiglet
Rated 17 Jun 2009
70
59th
A wire-tapper becomes paranoid, borderline psychotic even while becoming obsessed with his latest case. Coppola uses music too the fullest to make a rather dull film seem more suspencefull.
Rated 17 Jun 2009
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 28 May 2007
9
90th
Coppola's giant middle finger to Antonioni.
Rated 28 May 2007
mohkoMohko
Rated 18 Oct 2013
95
99th
All around excellent film. Everything just works and I love the atmosphere Coppola has created.
Rated 18 Oct 2013
joegayeskiJoeGayeski
Rated 25 Jul 2007
90
85th
More relevant than ever, Francis Ford Coppola tells his least-celebrated great movie during his run in the 1970s.
Rated 25 Jul 2007
rokkobokkorokkobokko
Rated 11 Oct 2014
60
59th
There's definitely some substance here, but it's unfortunately mired in this too long and all too often boring film.
Rated 11 Oct 2014
hanekesoloHanekeSolo
Rated 09 Mar 2010
95
92nd
Stellar.
Rated 09 Mar 2010
igormacheteigormachete
Rated 15 Jul 2016
88
84th
Unsettling
Rated 15 Jul 2016
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 30 May 2011
95
93rd
The lost Coppola classic. Probably his best directed movie.
Rated 30 May 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 24 Sep 2010
86
96th
I love me some Hackman and some 1970's.
Rated 24 Sep 2010

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