The Conversation

Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1974. Four extraordinary vintage borderless reference photographs from the set of the 1974 film. Also included is a black-and-white advertisement clipping for the film. With layout annotations in manuscript pencil to the versos.

Widely regarded among director Francis Ford Coppola's greatest achievements, and a high point for actor Gene Hackman. Originally produced by Coppola with Fred Roos for The Directors' Company (a short-lived entity Coppola formed with Peter Bogdanovich and William Friedkin). Winner of the Palme d'Or and nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Set and shot on location in San Francisco.

Photographs 8 x 10 inches. Two Near Fine, two Very Good plus, with light toning to the rectos.

Advertisement 8.5 x 11 inches. Near Fine.

National Film Registry. Ebert II. Grant US. Penzler 101. Rosenbaum 1000. Silver & Ward Neo-Noir. Spicer US Neo-Noir.

[Book #172062]