The Connection (1973 film)

The Connection
Written byAlbert Ruben
Directed byTom Gries
StarringCharles Durning
Theme music composerJohn Murtaugh
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerPhilip D'Antoni
ProducersJacqueline Babbin
Kenneth Utt
CinematographyRichard C. Kratina
EditorNorman Gay
Running time73 minutes
Production companiesD'Antoni Productions
Metromedia Productions
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseFebruary 27, 1973 (1973-02-27)

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.