The French Connection

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1971-10-09

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (74326 Reviews)

Director:

William Friedkin

Genres:

Action Crime Drama

Cast:

Gene Hackman Fernando Rey Roy Scheider Tony Lo Bianco

Writer:

Ernest Tidyman (screenplay)

Robin Moore (based on the book by)

Fullplot:

William Friedkin's gritty police drama portrays two tough New York City cops trying to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming from France. An interesting contrast is established between 'Popeye' Doyle, a short-tempered alcoholic bigot who is nevertheless a hard-working and dedicated police officer, and his nemesis Alain Charnier, a suave and urbane gentleman who is nevertheless a criminal and one of the largest drug suppliers of pure heroin to North America. During the surveillance and eventual bust, Friedkin provides one of the most gripping and memorable car chase sequences ever filmed.

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