Posted by: James Thomson | July 6, 2009

The Conversation (1974)

From Francis Ford Coppola comes a curious look at eavesdropping and the human conscience. This oft overlooked gem was truly ahead of its time, painting the issues that arise around surveillance with a gripping, neo-noir edge. But beyond the social merit and technical perfection of the film’s direction, Gene Hackman’s portrayal of a wiretapper unraveled is a first-rate character study.

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