Harry Caul
Harry Caul is a fictional character from the 1974 film "The Conversation," directed by Francis Ford Coppola. He is a skilled surveillance expert who specializes in recording conversations without the knowledge of the participants. Caul is portrayed by Gene Hackman, who captures the character's complex personality and moral dilemmas.
Throughout the film, Caul becomes increasingly troubled by the implications of his work. As he listens to a recorded conversation that may involve a potential crime, he grapples with issues of privacy, guilt, and the consequences of his actions. This internal conflict drives the narrative and highlights the ethical challenges of surveillance.