The Conversation cast features Gene Hackman as Harry, John Cazale as Stan and Harrison Ford as Martin Stett. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Francis Ford Coppola’s 1974 movie on Paramount+ and The Criterion Channel. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Conversation takes place in San Francisco. As Harry Caul surveils two people, he becomes increasingly paranoid. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he learns the truth about his client’s motivations. Here’s every actor and character in The Conversation.

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The Conversation Cast: Gene Hackman as Harry Caul

Character Profile: A surveillance technician. He is a Catholic man who enjoys playing the saxophone. Harry learns about a murder conspiracy while surveilling a woman and her male friend.

Hackman’s Resume: Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Jimmy Doyle in The French Connection (1971), Lex Luthor in Superman (1978), Little Bill Daggett in Unforgiven (1992), Royal Tenenbaum in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

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The Conversation Cast: John Cazale as Stan

Character Profile: Harry’s colleague. He is a jokester who likes to have fun. Stan ultimately parts ways with Harry.

Cazale’s Resume: Tom Andrews in N.Y.P.D. (1968), Fredo in The Godfather (1972), Fredo Corleone in The Godfather Part II (1974), Sal in Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Stan in The Deer Hunter (1978)

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The Conversation Cast: Harrison Ford as Martin Stett

Character Profile: Harry’s associate. He demands to receive audio surveillance tapes. Martin consistently threatens Harry.

Ford’s Resume: Han Solo in the Star Wars Movie Franchise (1977-), Indy in the Indiana Jones Movie Franchise (1981-), Deckard in Blade Runner (1982), Jacob Dutton in 1923 (2022-), Paul in Shrinking (2023-)

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The Conversation Cast: Allen Garfield as Bernie Moran

Character Profile: Harry’s associate. He expresses interest in his surveillance methods. Bernie eventually clashes with Harry.

Garfield’s Resume: Barnett in Nashville (1975), Harold Lutz in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Dr. Raymond Kadalski in Chicago Hope (1994-95), Roger Becker in The West Wing (2000), Leo Kubelsky in The Majestic (2001)

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The Conversation cast also includes:

• Frederic Forrest as Mark
• Cindy Williams as Ann
• Michael Higgins as Paul
• Elizabeth MacRae as Meredith
• Teri Garr as Amy
• Mark Wheeler as Receptionist
• Robert Shields as The Mime
• Phoebe Alexander as Lurleen

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