The Connection VHS 1973/1987 Charles Durning ABC Movie Of The Week Rare HTF. Shipped by USPS Condition is good/used. Tape was tested and works well. Tape was a ex-rental tape. There are rental stickers on tape and case. Case has wear from age and use.Please see pictures for more details. From the producer of the French Connection. The Connection is an ABC Movie of the Week that was broadcast on February 27, 1973, starring Charles Durning as an out-of-work newspaper reporter who becomes involved with jewel thieves. Frank Devlin is a popular newspaper columnist who is now out of work and in debt. A young man he knows through his regular poker game, Sy McGruder, approaches him through his wife, June. Sy was one of the robbers and now wants to sell back the jewels to the insurance company. Please ask any questions prior to purchasing. We are always willing to combine shipping on multiple items. Thank you for visiting our store and check out our other great listings!!