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The French Connection is a 1971 American neo-noir action thriller film directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider and Fernando Rey. The screenplay, written by Ernest Tidyman, is based on Robin Moore's 1969 non-fiction book of the same name.
Oct 9, 1971 · Two NYPD detectives chase a heroin smuggling ring from France in this Oscar-winning action drama. Starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider and Fernando Rey, directed by William Friedkin.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- William Friedkin
- 1971-10-09
A classic crime thriller starring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider as New York detectives chasing a French heroin smuggler. See critics' reviews, ratings, and watch the trailer on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- William Friedkin
- R
- Gene Hackman
A gritty police drama about two NYPD detectives who try to stop a heroin smuggling ring from France. The film features a memorable car chase sequence and a contrast between the tough cops and the suave criminals.
Jun 16, 2024 · The French Connection, American crime thriller film, released in 1971, that became known for having one of the most exciting and iconic car chases in cinematic history. The movie, which features other tense action sequences, centres on violent and unlikable New York City narcotics detectives on the trail of international heroin dealers.
- Pat Bauer
Feb 1, 2024 · Beginning in the 1930s, the French Connection was a drug-smuggling operation initiated by Corsican gangsters, who would ship poppy seeds from Turkey and Lebanon to Marseille, where the seeds would then be processed into heroin and transported to the United States in volumes measuring tens of tonnes.
A classic movie with a great chase scene and a brutal cop, Gene Hackman as Popeye Doyle. Read Ebert's analysis of the film's style, plot and performance, and why it won four Oscars.
