The French Connection

1971
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The French Connection
Poster The French Connection

Title: The French Connection

Original Title: The French Connection

Year: 1971

Info

Release Dates

  • United States: October 09 1971

Plot

New York City detectives Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover The French Connection. But when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle, he begins a deadly pursuit that takes him far outside the city limits. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene, won five Academy Awards in 1971, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin) and Best Actor for Hackman.

Awards

Cast

Director:

William Friedkin William Friedkin

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Jimmy Doyle

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Alain Charnier

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Buddy Russo

Soundtrack from 'The French Connection'

Jingle Bells

Compuesta por

James Pierpont

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Sung Gene Hackman the kids

Everybody Gets to Go to the Moon

Compuesta por

Jimmy Webb

Interpretada por

The Three Degrees in the club

Again

Compuesta por

Lionel Newman

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