The Connection

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:based_on play by Jack Gelber
gptkbp:box_office $1 million
gptkbp:budget $200,000
gptkbp:character gptkb:The_Man
gptkb:The_Narrator
Levin
The Dealer
The Junkie
gptkbp:characters gptkb:Sally
gptkb:Bill
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Tom_Hurwitz
gptkbp:color black and white
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced literature
influenced film
cult film status
influenced theatre
gptkbp:directed gptkb:W._H._Auden
gptkbp:director gptkb:Jack_Gelber
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Cinerama_Releasing_Corporation
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Martha_Pinson
gptkbp:explores_themes gptkb:addiction
gptkbp:features drug addicts
gptkbp:film gptkb:James_M._Reilly
gptkb:John_Mc_Giver
Murray Moston
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Best_Director
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:film_technique gptkb:ensemble_cast
improvisation
social commentary
natural lighting
minimalist set design
long takes
documentary style
character-driven narrative
experimental structure
real-time narrative
dialogue-heavy scenes
character monologues
direct address to camera
audience participation elements
theatrical performance style
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:focuses_on gptkb:addiction
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_character drug addicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Connection
gptkbp:influenced later films about addiction
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Beat_Generation
gptkb:French_New_Wave
gptkbp:inspiration real-life experiences
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:play
gptkbp:is_considered_as landmark play
gptkbp:is_critiqued_by societal norms
gptkbp:is_known_for realistic dialogue
gptkbp:is_part_of American theatre canon
gptkbp:is_reflected_in its time period
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:New_York_City
a New York City apartment
gptkbp:is_significant_for American drama.
gptkbp:is_studied_in theatre courses
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:David_Amram
gptkbp:narrative non-linear
gptkbp:notable_quote " The connection is the drug."
gptkbp:notable_scene the ending
the confrontation
the drug deal
the group discussion
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:The_Living_Theatre
the Living Theatre
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1959
gptkbp:production_company The Connection Company
gptkbp:release_date 1970-05-20
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1961
gptkb:1970
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Connection_(2014)
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenings gptkb:Off-Broadway
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Jack_Gelber
gptkbp:setting gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:original_score
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Warren_Finnerty
gptkb:James_Mc_Gowan
gptkb:Ralph_Meeker
gptkbp:theme gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:theater
drug addiction
gptkbp:themes gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:addiction
gptkbp:was_controversial_for_its subject matter
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Jack_Gelber
gptkbp:written_in English
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roni_Horn
gptkb:Rupi_Kaur
gptkb:Cecil_Taylor
gptkb:Julian_Opie
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4