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86 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

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  • Starring: Gene Hackman, John Cazale
  • Summary: Wiretapper Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) becomes concerned about recordings he made for a client.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
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  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    100
    Another great, landmark American film of the '70s.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    As he is played by Gene Hackman in The Conversation, an expert wiretapper named Harry Caul is one of the most affecting and tragic characters in the movies.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    100
    One of Coppola's very best.

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  1. nutterjr
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    Unravels through excellent sound and picture editing, superb acting from Gene Hackman, and of course Coppola; a true auteur of a director who during the same year also made the unforgettable Godfather II.… Expand
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