The movie The Conversation (1974) tells the story of Harry Cohl (Gene Hackman), a talented and reticent eavesdropping specialist who faces a moral dilemma as he delves deeper into his latest task. Harry records a conversation between two people and begins to suspect that this information could lead to tragic consequences. Gradually he finds himself drawn into a complex web of intrigue, fear and guilt. Under the direction of Francis Ford Coppola, the movie explores the theme of privacy and control, asking important questions about the boundaries of professional ethics and human morality. With its masterfully constructed tense atmosphere and outstanding acting, The Conversation remains one of the key works in the psychological thriller genre.