Title: The French Connection
Original Title: The French Connection
Year: 1971
Info
- Country: USA
- Length: 104 Minutes (1 hour 44 min)
- Budget: $1,800,000
- Genre: Thriller Crime
- Studios: 20th Century Studios
- Age rating: 18 (Suitable only for adults)
Release Dates
- United States: October 09 1971
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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
- 1972 Academy Awards (Oscars): 8 5
- 1972 Golden Globes: 4 3
Cast
Director:
Soundtrack from 'The French Connection'
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Again
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