The Connection
1961A title card announces that the film is a result of found footage assembled by cameraman J.J. Burden working for the acclaimed documentary filmmaker Jim Dunn, who has disappeared. Leach, a heroin addict, introduces the audience to his apartment where other heroin addicts, a mix of current and former jazz musicians, are waiting for Cowboy, their drug connection, to appear. Things go out of control as the men grow increasingly nervous and the cameraman keeps recording.
Acted in
Warren Finnerty
as Leach
Jerome Raphael
as Solly
Garry Goodrow
as Ernie
Carl Lee
as Cowboy
Barbara Winchester
as Sister Salvation
Henry Proach
as Harry
Roscoe Lee Browne
as J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)
William Redfield
as Jim Dunn
Freddie Redd
as Piano Player
Jackie McLean
as Sax Player
Larry Richie
as Drummer
Michael Mattos
as Bass Player
Linda Veras
as Siren
Jim Anderson
as Sam