01 Nov 1972
Repeated Absences
François Naulet turns his bedroom into an island of drugs, loneliness and despair.
The Connection
Men Held Captive By the Power Of Drugs
A 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.
Top Billed Cast
Warren Finnerty Leach
Jerome Raphael Solly
Garry Goodrow Ernie
Carl Lee Cowboy
Barbara Winchester Sister Salvation
Henry Proach Harry
Roscoe Lee Browne J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown)
William Redfield Jim Dunn
Freddie Redd Piano Player
Jackie McLean Sax Player
Larry Richie Drummer
Michael Mattos Bass Player
Linda Veras Siren
Jim Anderson Sam
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