I went old school and DVR'd a movie from 1974 called "The Conversation" starring Gene Hackman and a few other notables in minor roles like John Cazale, Harrison Ford, and Robert Duvall. The story focuses on Hackman who is the premiere surveillance man in the business. You follow him and his crew as they tape a couple who are talking about plans to continue an affair. Hackman is instructed to bring the tapes to "The Director" and only him. There are nefarious words uttered by the couple exclaiming "He'd kill us if he had the chance" and Hackman can't look past the fact that if he hands in the tapes the young couple could be in danger. You get glimpses into Hackman's past as he is primarily a recluse. He's known primarily by reputation only. The film is pure suspense and just does a great job of not letting you know too much information about anything. The mystery and intrigue are thick, and I'm always a monster fan of Hackman. It ends strangely, but fittingly.
Bottom Line: 8.4 out of 10. Just an excellent movie. Technology and such are dated, but it's really all about the plot and acting, which are plenty to carry it.
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