Crime · Drama · Mystery
American
1974 · Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · 115 min
Harry Caul is the best surveillance man on the West Coast, a private, careful professional who prides himself on never getting involved. A routine job recording a couple in a crowded San Francisco square begins to weigh on him in ways he did not plan for.
Why it matters in cinema history
One of the key American films of the 1970s, it turned the era's mistrust of institutions into a quiet, interior study, and it helped establish sound design as a creative force in storytelling.
Watch with intention
Treat sound as a main character and notice how the film constantly asks you to listen, not only to look.
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