THE FRENCH CONNECTION
Available From: 01/01/1950
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Synopsis:
When New York detectives Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) launched a deadly pursuit to bust up a narcotics smuggling ring, they discovered a link to France. Based on a true story, this action-packed thriller, with its iconic chase scene, earned Oscars® in 1971 for Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin), Best Actor for Hackman, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing.
Details
Director(s):
William Friedkin
Runtime:
104
Production Year:
1971
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Cast:
Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, The Three Degrees, Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider