The Conversation (50th Anniversary 4k Restoration)

To mark the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s (The Godfather, One From the Heart) seminal neo-noir thriller, The Conversation returns to the big screen in a brand new 4K restoration. Francis Ford Coppola said: 'As you will notice, I have never offered a new version of The Conversation, which is a film I have always been proud of, I've never felt the need to improve. It also features my wonderful collaboration with its editor (along with Richard Chew) and sound designer, Walter Murch which reinforces my belief that cinema is a collaborative effort. I am gratified to have made a film that has lived for 50 years.' The Conversation focuses on Harry Caul (Gene Hackman), a detached and paranoid surveillance expert who finds himself becoming a victim of the same modern technology he uses to destroy others. It begins with a seemingly routine job trailing an unfaithful wife and her lover. But when Harry visits the husband’s office to deliver the incriminating tapes he’s made of the couple, his client’s assistant tries to intercept him. Harry refuses to hand over the recordings and suddenly discovers that he may have captured a conversation about something that’s a lot more important than adulterous goings on. Reported to be Coppola’s favourite of his films, The Conversation boasts an exceptional cast that includes Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Allen Garfield, Frederic Forrest, Cindy Williams and Michael Higgins, and features a notable early performance from Harrison Ford. As well as the Palme D’or, the film won numerous other awards, including BAFTAs for Editing and Sound, recognising Walter Murch’s (The English Patient, Apocalypse Now) ground-breaking work. YEAR OF CELEBRATION: 2024 marks 85 years since our cinema (originally the Cosmo) was built, 50 years since GFT was founded and the 20th edition of Glasgow Film Festival. Whilst our box office and bar sales only cover around 50% of our annual costs and help keep the film reels rolling, we rely on donations and fundraising to run our education and community activities. We need your help! Celebrate 50 years of GFT by donating £50 at checkout. A £50 donation also secures your seat at our special January screening. Find out more or donate via glasgowfilm.org/donate. Your contribution matters.The Conversation (50th Anniversary 4k Restoration) showing at: July 22, 2:40 pm

Location: Glasgow Film TheatreBox Office opens 30 minutes before first screening, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow,, G3 6RB9

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Gene Hackman

John Cazale

Allen Garfield

Cindy Williams

Teri Garr

Harrison Ford

Francis Ford Coppola

The Conversation (50th Anniversary 4k Restoration)"