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The French Connection is a 1971 American neo-noir [6] action thriller film [7] 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 · The French Connection: Directed by William Friedkin. With Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco. A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- William Friedkin
- 1971-10-09
Realistic, fast-paced and uncommonly smart, The French Connection is bolstered by stellar performances by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, not to mention William Friedkin's thrilling production...
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- William Friedkin
- R
- Gene Hackman
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
A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal. William Friedkin's gritty police drama portrays two tough New York City cops trying to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming from France.
The French Connection (1971), William Friedkin’s sensational crime thriller about a pair of detectives in white-hot pursuit of a French heroin smuggler through the streets of New York City, had its world premiere in New York and Los Angeles on October 7, 1971. The movie’s reputation has only grown in the past half-century.
Reviews. The French Connection. Roger Ebert January 01, 1971. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "The French Connection" is routinely included, along with " Bullitt ," "Diva" and " Raiders of the Lost Ark ," on the short list of movies with the greatest chase scenes of all time.
