The Connection (1973 film)
| The Connection | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Albert Ruben |
| Directed by | Tom Gries |
| Starring | Charles Durning |
| Theme music composer | John Murtaugh |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Philip D'Antoni |
| Producers | Jacqueline Babbin Kenneth Utt |
| Cinematography | Richard C. Kratina |
| Editor | Norman Gay |
| Running time | 73 minutes |
| Production companies | D'Antoni Productions Metromedia Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | February 27, 1973 |
The Connection is an ABC Movie of the Week that was broadcast on February 27, 1973, starring Charles Durning as an out-of-work newspaper reporter who becomes involved with jewel thieves. The film was produced by Philip D'Antoni as a pilot for a potential television series starring Durning.